And then remember that HUD published the now infamous FHA memo saying landlords should not use criminal convictions as the only reason to reject their application.

This is why I always recommend using an Independent Agent that has the best interest of the customer at heart, not the best interest of the companies bottom line. 

Typically the agreements are at-will independent contractor agreements and when interviewing the brokerage, you can ask for a copy of the agreement to take home and review them before signing them.2) I can’t say for sure, but I would suspect that is the case.

My goal is to be financially free and independent within 5 years and working just for fun so I don't get bored and into trouble. 

So, you would be getting an independent, random appraiser giving you there opinion.  

It does not match the stats that Forbes published for 2016.I also have not seen the statistics showing that any significant portion of billionaires have made their wealth through public purchased stock (stock not associated with their entrepreneur business). 

Independent verifications!  

They only publish homes that they have contracts to sell on.

Talking about real estate, properties, and financial independence is something I enjoy.I listen to the BP Podcasts almost religiously.

I'm sure some will work for me directly, but mostly others as independent contractors/sub-contractors.