Any recommendations or suggestions on how to navigate this?

You can put your license in referral at most brokerages and pay no fees and still be able to do referral business.

When you say "we," are you speaking about your business or your personal tax returns, or does your business flow into your personal returns because you file as a sole proprietor?  

Just a cost of doing business.

I recently moved from France, where I spent 8 years running my own house renovation business.

I used to do BRRRR strategy here but now only do flips and help with others' house hacking or flipping.I had to move my BRRRR strategy side of the business to Tyler Texas.Are you still investing locally or only out of state?

She is an integral part of our construction business..

Having before & after pictures is a string tool when dealing with HMLs and real estate agents to gain business. 

The purpose of any business is to grow. 

Understanding the IRS disaster relief provisions is crucial for residents seeking financial recovery.Under IRS guidelines, individuals and businesses in areas designated as federally declared disaster zones by FEMA may qualify for special tax relief.