If you adhere strictly to the laws, you will be limited in the services you can offer to your relative compared to what they would get if they listed their property with a licensed agent, and they will get less money for their property working with you than if they hired an agent.

I would take them out to lunch, explain what you want to do and see what guidance they offer.

Constructing two 4,000-square-foot duplexes on separate parcels in San Ysidro would cost roughly $2.96 million, with a market value of $6.31 million, offering a 113% ROI.

This property offered less cash flow and a higher cost to entry than Harvest.

Nowhere in their claim is there any mention of how many people get that list.. so all this does matter.Lastly I am willing to bet there are plenty of people that have send 2K mailers and not gotten any deals... so tha claim truly is factually wrong.So does your plan sound good...In my opinion it doesn't sound good...

I now also offer limited service where I do the guest communications, marketing, and pricing. 

I know that this is a big risk property but I believe that it has the potential for high return if I can get all of this permitting and renovation work figured out on the front end.I'm just looking for any advice on how to cover myself on the front end prior to making an offer and how to expedite the work so that I can get renters in and start recouping on the investment as soon as possible.

Not much you can do now outside of pricing and putting in the listing if you're open to offering concessions to get a buyer.

Hey BP community,I’m looking at a short sale property in Florida and considering making an offer.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – and they often select the first PMC they call!