Partnering with a wholesaler sounds fine, but check the real estate licensing laws in your state before bringing a buyer for a commission.You might consider getting your real estate agent's license and legitimately earn what your skills, drive, and experience truly command. exactly wholesaling or bird dogging is not a life time or long time occupation  RE sales can be lifetime and if your any good at it at about year 10 you should be getting all your sales from referrals and such.

I have found it is better to use a Broker if possible so they can shop companies, and shop every year vs using a captive agent that can typically only sell their company policies.While it is good to shop, not always good to go with the lowest possible provider on insurance. 

This is very true, it is.

During the renovation phase, adhere strictly to the scope of work and budget, conducting regular walkthroughs to monitor progress and ensure quality.As the project nears completion, prepare for sale by staging the property to highlight its best features and create buyer appeal.

I am like understand 70% of it.

I have a close friend who does them for me but she can only do one at a time.

I'm in the early stages of considering a venture into the short-term rental business in Austin.

We decided to make a mini-working-vacation out of it and grabbed a STR outside of Blue Ridge. 

My do 10+ flips/BRRRRs per year. 

Unless you have extensive experience representing yourself, I recommend using an agent.