Answering these questions thoroughly allows you to optimize your communication because, rather than casting a broad net and hoping something sticks (which is more or less the case with the method you were asking about), you target segments that have a natural affinity for your business.

From my observations most investors are better off going through a more natural progression of growth.

We don't get many natural disasters of this caliber so I'm not sure what to expect for the future.

In any case there is no taxable event yet.As far as your brother is concerned, it again depends on the nature of the transaction. 

(a) A person may acquire an option or an interest in a contract to purchase real property and then sell or offer to sell the option or assign or offer to assign the contract without holding a license issued under this chapter if the person:(1)does not use the option or contract to purchase to engage in real estate brokerage; and(2)discloses the nature of the equitable interest to any potential buyer.

It’s designed to capture all relevant details, including hours worked, descriptions of tasks, and the specific nature of the involvement.

He became progressively unhinged as time progressed, especially when anyone made a comment he didn’t like or agree with, even if the comment was of a general nature.  

I’ll definitely start incorporating the idea of practicing with properties on the MLS.

You can easily incorporate language into your agreement of sale that allows the transfer of the sales contract to an LLC that has not yet been created. 

Who’s Disqualifiedyouyour spouseyour parents and/or your adoptive parentsyour natural grandparentsyour natural children and/or your adopted childrenyour stepchildrenThe spouse of your natural childrenyour grandchildrenAny fiduciaryAny people providing services to your IRA