Is that how most people work as unlicensed brokers?

The world is full of unlicensed scammers and for good reason.

If someone chooses to work as an unlicensed contractor, that is there choice.

I have a basic understanding of finding a partner but, I would not put a house under contract with no buyer guaranteed and if i was to market the house to that partner before being under contract would I not be acting as an unlicensed broker?

Your unlicensed company can't get coverage. 

Real estate activity; unlicensed personsA.(1) In addition to any other civil remedy or civil penalty provided for in this Chapter, the commission may issue a subpoena to any person or persons who the commission has probable cause to believe has engaged in real estate activity without a currently valid license.(2) Subpoenas issued by the commission shall comply with the notice requirements of R.S. 49:955.

Not to mention, if you not making money looking for deals, you not making money anywhere else either, because your time is wasted looking for deals, the oxymoron of it all is staggering.It seems like the 'big wholesalers' have other people finding the properties for them and paying them an illegal unlicensed 'commission' or profit split for every property that turns into a deal for the 'wholesaler'.

He isn't allowed to do bids over $500 if he is unlicensed.

REGARDING THE STATE OF FLORIDA:In Florida it appears the state is taking measures to stop unlicensed brokering.

If you are considering purchasing from an unlicensed broker here are some suggestions to help protect you:1.