do not give him any money whatsoever.the most you should have to do is sign a buyer agency agreement - which is an agreement between you (the buyer) and the broker...most brokers have sales agents who get listings/clients...clients are considered sellers or buyers that sign exclusive agreements with a brokerage.

We are bound by our listing agreements with our clients "the bank", If we receive an offer, we have to submit it to them regardless of who we feel should get first crack at it.

Having a license opens a few doors, closes a few others and is neutral otherwise.If you want to be a customer service agent for your own business where your clients buy and sell a home then a license could be a great idea.

I would not markup a service or product that's already at market rate.Agree with the second paragraph, and it should be detailed as to what is and is not included, but really, management includes any and all aspects required to promote, maintain and maximize the profit for your client/principal in your agency relationship.The first paragraph is clearly not acting in the best interest of your client/principal or employer, the reason an owner hires a manager includes their knowledge, expertise and ability to maximize profits for the owner.

Here you can locate potential clients to manage Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.

The clients my business supports range from contractors, plumbers, electricians, attorneys, accountants, etc so building my team was a piece of cake.

I would than rerent the space with a clause in the lease that only one person can live in the apartment due to you lease with the commercial client.

To me, this seems like a win/win-- the client saves money through a service that handles all of their legal needs (including a hopefully imminent closing) for $17/mo, and the agent makes commission from the sale of their client's membership.

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.

I manage properties for clients when this is a fit for their business model, but I do own some properties on the south side.Just because he's buying the properties cheap doesn't mean he's tenanting them as is.