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People believe they can short cut this by utilizing search engine marketing (SEM), which is paid for search results.  

@Luis Herna, while I am not overly certain about TX's nuances, but they sound similar to Ohio, if you are collecting a commission, whether a fixed amount or a percentage of sales price, you are brokering deals and require a license.In my market the grey area solution is, like Daniel noted, actually close on the deal in a dual closing transaction, or formally assign the contract with an assignment fee tied to it.  

I am not sure if the company as a whole is cutting corners to "maximize profit," detached from the concerns of property managers, etc., but the quality of its service evinces a deep disregard for customer satisfaction.

I cut costs,  maximized efficiencies, raised rents accordingly (that alone will increase my cash flow this year by about $1,000 per month); and streamlined landscaping/pest control/rehab work and on. 

Contracting and subcontracting services, like plumbing, generally don’t count unless tied directly to real estate you own.Are you considering acquiring rental properties or engaging in real estate development where you would personally manage or oversee those properties?

They may need to cut open the wall to dry it out and prevent mold growth.

I have nearly $100k to invest but would like to use it in a way that multiplies it and doesn't tie it up for long periods of time.

This is especially helpful if you've built up significant equity in your current home and want to leverage it to grow your portfolio without tying up all your cash.Since you're based in Collin County, you're in an ideal market for growth.

A good Accountant or Bookkeeper will work with you to tie out all your accounts and let you know any issues or advice as it comes up throughout the year.I would be more than happy to chat with you more about your finances, I was one of the few Bookkeepers to be invited to BiggerPocket's Financial Service offers and have been working with them on ways to improve it as I help more and more investors with their Books.