I have found the independent brokerages do not have the desk fees or costs to associate your name with the brand.  

I'd like to be financially independent, both so I don't have to depend on someone else to give me a paychecka and so I have the freedom to go where I want when I want.

It can be a free league or a money league( I was thinking a $50 buy-in), depends on what everyone decides.

You won't get prices competitive with homeowners policies because they reflect much lower risk holders in finished homes. but you should still get several quotes to find the best rate.DC independent insurance broker will check various companies for you for the best rate:http://www.cbcinsurance.net/business-insurance/bui...I have not used them however since I havent yet needed this for DC....

My "thought" would be that yes you could deduct the property taxes if you have a tax bill in your name, and if you are paying them independently from the lender.  

Agents usually work independently in an office, it doesn't matter if you spend $400,000 at one brokerage to the agents.  

If approved, the judge then issues an order that looks like this:"The foregoing, having been considered by the Court, is hereby:ORDER:Notice of Judgment of Foreclosure by SaleProperty Address: XXXXXJudgment of Foreclosure by Sale is hereby entered as follows:Debt: $115,586.66Attorney Fees: $1,850.00Total: $117,436.66Appraisal Fee: $400.00Title Search Fee: $225.00Fair Market Value: $150,000.00The Sale Date is: Saturday, September 06, 2014Terms of the Sale: 12:00 noon on the premises.Deposit Amount: $15,000.00 Deposit to be paid by bank or certified check only.Committee Appointed: XXXXXOrdered in accordance with the Statewide Standing Orders(JD-CV-79) and Uniform Procedures forForeclosure by Sale Matters(JD-CV-81).Independent Appraiser: XXXXX"An auction is then held on-premises.

I did a fair amount of evaluation on pricing and I think starting at $115,000 was probably on the higher end, but what both my realtor and I came to independently.

So, I have decided to start planning to achieve financial independence.

I am currently working towards getting my Real Estate License and learned that you can work for a broker as an employee or independent contractor.