-saving on Sales Commission when I do my own deals-Not really a pro but I am used to being held at a higher standard and am ethical.

I see you're just starting out, I urge you to learn the basics of real estate before trying to deal in real estate, the gurus don't teach the basics, just the schemes.I have several methods of how to buy and sell a property that meets the goal of wholesaling legally and ethically on BP as well as in other materials which are free.

I put in a new roof, redid the floors, painted, did yard work, window treatments, removed asbestos in the garage.I had the place reappraised it was now worth 335k. 

I am just starting out myself but have already noticed subtle differences in treatment being that I'm female. 

Unfortunately real estate in Belize would not qualify for 1031 treatment as replacement property for investment property sold here.

The valuation and reinvestment requirements then all benefit you if that is the scenario.Properties you buy with the primary intent of resale would not qualify for 1031 treatment.

I think the town is still assessing the building as commercial therefore the higher tax treatment.

You can elect "pass through" tax treatment when you form your LLC, so the entity itself is not taxed.

I recently sold a day spa in Silicon Valley that I operated for 30 years; I've also concluded 20 years of spa management consulting and am ready for a new industry (even though I'm shocked to discover that landlording does not include free facial treatments and pedicures.) 

Now they try to wholesale mls listings, where does so called "ETHICS" come in to play.