So while this does not give me immediate access, I can have the money back in checking to cover a bill in 2 business days or less, which I have yet to have any unforeseen expense that needs paid faster than that.

I've tried and spent a crazy number of hours doing research on taxes and assumptions, but it's such a big financial decision that we don't feel comfortable navigating it on our own.

I found this on TREC and sent to my current broker, but they still will not post open house on the MLS: https://www.trec.texas.gov/agency-information/rules-and-laws/trec-rules§535.4 License Required(g) Unless otherwise exempted by §535.5 of this chapter (relating to License Not Required) and §1101.355(d) of the Act, a business entity owned by a broker or sales agent which receives compensation on behalf of the license holder must be licensed as a broker under the Act.§535.5 License Not Required( c ) A real estate license is not required for an individual employed by a business entity for the purpose of buying, selling, or leasing real property for the entity.

My daughter is 24 and has been learning for a year and a half about this business.

I wouldn't make this your business.

She has been in the business for well over 13 years, has strong negotiation skills, and a good eye for what clients are looking for.

Moving further north to house hack is out of the question because our businesses are located here. 

The owner really wanted to sell to a business that could use the function room within the building.

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

It might not even be accepted on your initial terms and most states have buyer focused contingency periods, or a statutory period of 7-14 business days to remit the deposit, perform inspections, organize appraisals and generally renegotiate or cancel without risk to the buyers earnest money deposit.