Again, I'm a beginner, so i know my words don't hold a whole lot of weight but I have heard more savvy investors talk about the importance of knowing how to call an audible and adapt to situations and so on, so... well done!

MY WIFE IS OVER HER MOM'S FINANCES NOW (POA),AND HONESTLY THE HOUSE IS WAY TOO MUCH UP KEEP FOR HER AND A STRUGGLE FOR ME TOO.NICE HOUSE ,JUST TOO BIG WITH THE POOL.

It takes the weight off your shoulders of pretending to be the actual end buyer.

Yes it is likely too good to be true and unlicensed in this case is basically paying a random person $5 for his or her opinion that is no better than yours, it will not hold any weight with anyone.  

Not to mention upkeep (repairs, taxes, water, insurance) of her personal property (reverse mortgage) and mine.

I find that when folks stop spending money on the upkeep, that's the first sign.

Just trying to weight the long term benefits vs. short term.

But I'm sure you can cut expenses (cut cable and go to streaming service, cancel gym and invest in a set of free weights/go on more hikes, minimize dining out, stop buying expensive coffees, etc).

In a market as hot as Denver, I feel that I could reasonably handle a couple transactions a year in order to pay for the costs of the license upkeep.  

The other 3 charge around $700 a week for a nice room with 2 beds and access to a pool, weight room, and free breakfast.So I charge $400 for 2 bedroom places that are as nice as the $700 a week motel, but people can cook, do their laundry, have their wife visit, shoot a bow & arrow in the back yard, process a deer in the garage, work on their vehicle, etc.