Thanks Daniel, I keep great record I just wanted to make sure I was ok to 1099 even unlicensed individuals.

Make sure you have the money to close if you cannot successfully unlicensed broker the deal. 

If you are going to sign contracts make sure YOU can close the deal if you cannot successfully unlicensed broker the deal.

He now shows up in the state database for unlicensed activity.

Texas has a lot of unlicensed Brokers they have tightened the regs some but it can still be done.

*Provide information about rental rates and other terms and conditions of the rental, as set out in a schedule provided by the owner, and*Accept deposits, fees for credit checks, and other administrative duties, security deposits, and rent*Provide preprinted rental applications and respond to applicants’ inquiries about the application*Show rental units to prospective tenantsAs you can see, a non-licensed, non-resident manager is limited to performing rather routine tasks that don’t call for initiative or decision making.For instance, this manager would not be qualified to negotiate a lease (4), deal with late rents or other violations of the rental agreement or lease (5), or appear in court on your behalf (6).(1) My property manager does NOT live on any of the owners properties.(2) My property manager is unlicensed.(3) My property manager supervises 10 different properties.(4) My property manager has negotiated leases for 12 years without a license.(5) My property manager has dealt with late rents and violations.(6) Unknown

And advice from anyone unlicensed?

Don't know if this actual but city will fine you for hiring unlicensed electrician.

Where I went to school we were taught that we must report these unlicensed brokers as it is a duty required.

My question is if open houses and prospective tenant meetings need to be hosted by a licensed broker, or if I could contract this out to an unlicensed individual.