If you need extra funds, explore hard money financing options again.

multiple steps or extra LLCs are ok. 

I call it the BRR"R"RR method, where the extra R is waiting for the Rate drop.

If you sign a year lease with these folks, you have no way to make them do anything at the 5 month mark because you are in the middle of a 1 year agreement. 5.

So, if they offered you $28k and the public adjuster gets you an offer of $38k, that the adjuster just takes a cut of the $10k extra they negotiated for you.

I can just see non licensed folks getting totally cut out they don't have a listing agreement are probably acting illegally etc. so buyer or seller says Eh not paying you.. and your done. 

Tbh, in today's market, folks want to have a personal connection or at least know the person behind the company so having a great social media presence will work as well. 

In some cases, folks recognize losses that they can carry forward to offset future gains.

Tons of admiration for folks getting started.

Also, I'd suggest that as you get going, you finish setting up your profile to help folks know how best to help you!