You should have a conversation with your HR Block person as a resource to learn what you should be thinking about.

Additional question, the owner's property manager has agreed to deliver the 30-day notice in-person as we have not yet closed.

Paying any unlicensed person a finders fee for bringing them leads that led to a sale is illegal.

At least give the person a chance to do it right before going full as*hole.

Even partnerships of the closest friends can fall apart, but putting that much trust in a stranger you've only met over the phone or maybe in person a couple times would not be a route I'd go.

Under the amended rule, a broker could give an unlicensed person a gift of merchandise having a value of no more than $50 and this would not subject the unlicensed recipient to a charge of unauthorized practice as a broker, nor result in a violation of TREC rules by the broker giving the nominal gift

Quote from @Matthew Paul: 51 - 49   somebody has to be the bossOr do an LLC and appoint the most knowledgable (property/repairs) person as Manager.

Housing court will treat this person as a normal tenant.

Hi Sandra,If possible, it's best to visit the area in person, as many details can be missed when doing research from afar.

HI @Jyotin GautamShort answer is no in Texas Long answer according to the Texas Real Estate Commission " Under the amended rule, a broker could give an unlicensed person a gift of merchandise having a value of no more than $50 and this would not subject the unlicensed recipient to a charge of unauthorized practice as a broker, nor result in a violation of TREC rules by the broker giving the nominal gift."