It is certainly not real estate, it is not sp 500, it is not treasury notes, bonds etc.

It basically amounts to paying an annual fee and having a set bond on file.

I also understand being bonded is a good idea, but probably much less small guys have that. 

Of course it will be cheaper, but don't forget, sometimes you get what you pay for.I'm not going to advise you to find a licensed, bonded contractor to do the kind of work a cave-man can do.

The reason the guy hired me is I had done a few bond issues in other counties.. 

I would for sure get ahold of some reliable licensed insured and bonded contractors who are knowledgeable and can provide you with previous work experience and call atleast 5-7 references.

Companies like Doran, Sherman, etc are getting gov't bonds and tax credits as well as cheaper institutional type investors for the capital stack. 

I did not think you did either but I am pretty sure you do.and in Oregon you don't need a real estate license but if your buying a property to resell IE your not owner occupy you for SURE need a developers license.. and to get one is simply a fee and you need a bond and insurance.. so we cannot make a blanket statement that its legal In all 50 states.. to buy then resell.. 

I've been favoring porcelain "slate" 6x6 laid running bond like bricks.

We also used a bonded primer and outdoor flooring paint to paint the existing tiles in our bathroom to a dark grey from 70's pink tile.