Brokers can't help you in a case like this.

I hope when you brokers are doubling the prices charged to owners that you are disclosing to the owner the fact that you are getting compensated.

Its illegal but many brokers/agent let others use their MLS access under certain circumstances.

Many states won't allow a licensed broker to accept compensation for ancillary services (legal, loan brokers, home inspections, etc.)

Talk to a mortgage broker and ensure that you're in a position to buy the property.This is because even if the lessee decides to buy the house, it is possible that he or she will not qualify for the mortgage loan required to make the purchase.

Many brokers and agents takes on all clients and then see what STICKS and makes it to CLOSINGS.I think that's the wrong approach.

Started as a Realtor, then went mortgage broker and now an Insurance agent.

I have relationships with several commercial brokers and they bring the potential properties to me.

I know as an new agent my license has to be register with a Broker but will the Broker allow me to be in his office if I'm not actively selling homes?

For me, this would take a new options account at a specialist broker, but I'm calculating out the benefits of this "pure play" hedging index, vs the effort.As to the amount/cost of the hedge, I agree that you're mainly trying to avoid a loss if a market bubble hits or you're stuck with an unpurchased/unrented home for some time.