That’s why things changed dramatically when new laws were passed in 2022.

The use of a flat fee for higher-value properties is a common practice and can be beneficial in ensuring transparency and predictability in transaction costs.

Looking at urban infill where people want to live, where the jobs are, where transportation costs are lower etc. is a better and more practical solution IMO. 

Law was passed to monitor and prevent money laundering.   

I bought a SFR with a completely built out In-law suite in the basement.

1st check your state law regarding wholesaling.2nd- As a real estate broker you are an independent contractor. 

If they fail the second inspection, I terminate their lease and remove them as quickly as the law allows.

It tightened up the system and made it harder to file those frivolous claims.I’ve been in real estate here for over 20 years, and while the storms are no joke, it's those past practices that really drove insurers out and drove rates up.

I can tell you that this is a very technical area and laws will vary tremendously from area to area.

Another issue is the gas station includes a liquor store so opening a new company to buy out business would mean losing the age of liquor license which may be beneficial in the future if they pass a law on permitting more liquor licenses to existing holders.