It is a tax write off.

I'm an independent agent here in AR and I write a lot of rental property, with ~6 preferred markets and if the properties have some issues, age, claim history etc.

Buyer's agency agreements were already required here before, our regulatory agency just went from strongly recommending them be signed right away but not really requiring them until writing a contract to 100% requiring them to be signed prior to showings.

Depending on the development of the software, it would be interesting to see if AI can replicate the role of a listing agent.

Quote from @Matt Levine: Hey @Benjamin Carver, thanks for the write up.

I have some clients who prefer to have a PM for maintenance/contact/rent collection/general management and will place tenants and write leases for themselves in exchange for a reduced rate.  

There software can tract really small differences in what's presented and what it should be.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Hopefully the appreciation and the potential write offs are worth it! 

If I were you and you need to meet the requirement of working under a Broker, just make sure your agreement with the broker allows you to take all your properties with you once you leave, obtain your brokers license and start your own brokerageI would also start looking at software systems and joining the National Association of Residential Property Managers.