There are many ways to structure splits and to compensate the promoter for value delivered.

The seller can (contrary to popular guru beliefs) sell a property under an option with the sale being subject to the rights of the option.

Anything you can easily do to promote an atmosphere of "good will" you do!

Additonally, if an agent promotes a low offer, it can simply be rejected.

I decided that real estate would give me a level playing field where I can create my own wealth without relying on a promotion.

Joe GoreThat is why people promote the multi level entity stuff.Much harder to track down the "people" involved if title is held in a Trust where the beneficiary is an LP that has an LLC as the GP.Not impossible by any stretch but it is more than checking title at the registry and then going to the Sec of State to see the names on the corporate docs.

On the scale of starting out and getting promoted over a career in some fields the earning difference is striking.

Make a checklist of required documentation for each property you plan to promote such as rent rolls, cancelled checks or bank deposits for rent paid, copy of the lease, proof taxes are current, etc.

On the other hand, you have these "gurus" who market different programs, for a fee, that also promote the idea of this being the way that an individual should take to increase their chances of being successful in real estate.

This buddy happens to work with the tenant on a daily basis.He told me she was just offered a promotion for an out-of-state position, and the company offered to pay all relocation, travel, expenses, temporary housing, etc....So it looks like this is just a quick cash grab.