The contractor/sub contractor contract would need to specify that they are independent contractors and not employees, must carry the necessary insurance and show proof of active status, etc. 

Is it actually beneficial in some way or someone just figured out a way to make more money off folks who don't comparison shop small independent realtors?

Never any questions about co-mingling of funds and passing audits is easy.Management software makes all of this super easy.

Thanks for the response @Mark AlbiniI’ve been working with a couple of independent agents, but I haven’t looked into working with a broker too deeply, I called one locally (College Station, TX) who said they didn’t do rental property, and they referred me to an agent.We self manage all of our properties, so no rental value requirement there.

Cash flow and thus valuation should increase significantly and I'm expecting to see that begin to bear fruit in the first few months of 2021.I've discovered that the valuation of each individual condo and the low percentage of owner-occupants means that these units are not freddie mac warrantable so I'm looking for creative financing ideas or independent investors to work with.Thoughts and ideas are appreciated!

If you want an independent estimate check with a local builder for a ballpark number.

I'm in nonprofit management, so you can imagine why I MUST acquire other forms of income to achieve financial independence. 

This was a perfect deal for us as we are working towards being financially independent through real estate.

That’s the start of the journey towards economic independence and the escape from exchanging time for money.

If you need something faster, I guess I'd say focus on finding an independent agency who can approach all markets rather than a captive agent like one at Farmers, State Farm, or All State.