One of them I am affiliated will do their own underwriting and work with you to ensure it makes sense.  

For starters, NAR has zero control over what non affiliated MLS's do.

After several conversations with OOS investors and many affiliated brokerages it still amazes me that the secret is not out...

@Nik KovTake a course at a site like getrefm.com Great coursesNote I have zero affiliation with them and do not get compensated in any way from them.

was always a fun conversation from those days (note that this is only lawful if you are actually licensed and formally affiliate that license with the firm you work at, which requires approval from your employer).And then I noticed several REI pick-me-up deals (a 'pick me up' deal is where a big bank can't figure it out, and it falls in your lap two weeks into escrow, with two weeks until scheduled close of escrow) where I figured it out when my LO couldn't and/or without his input.

And people in your position (I know there are several RE software platform CEOs/Founders on these forums) are welcome to come in and discuss their products, as long as they disclose their affiliations.

The contractor and GC don't have to be affiliated.

Economies of scale helps a lot lol  You can even look at ways to generate an affiliate income from tenants which doesn’t affect your landlords in anyway and offers value to tenants.

Can anyone in the course or affiliated with the course help me understand how you are navigating the state’s/country’s usury laws?  

The other brokerage, Coldwell you mentioned, has good training, lower splits, and much lower fees (and they don't charge you per page on the copier) You do NOT need to affiliate with a broker until you are ready to get licensed, so you have plenty of time.