If you have service personnel in/ around there at all you can mention “a staff member has reported the smell of marijuana”.Even before legalization here I approached these situations this way.

I have a team of staff in all different countries.

He has around 4000 clients he (and his staff) does work for.

Would it ever make sense to have a "full time" person on staff?

But just knowing folks won't be a meal ticket, it helps but there is a lot of organization building.There are franchised networks that independent brokers may obtain to match the educational and referral systems of lager franchised brokerages.I'd suggest you look into the referral systems and agency relationships, this is an important aspect if you are in a good size community with population growth and shifts in activity.I agree that starting out you need to go with a big office, they will have the staff to teach and support you, when you advance you can move on.And, in large organization, the team approach and branding yourself is a great way to operate that can easily lead to your own brokerage.Most agencies I know are on a graduated compensation scale, reach 100% commissions from production.

Devlin D'tails,As a US citizen it won't matter as no matter where you live you are subject to US tax laws on your worldwide income.

Atlanta cut back on their staff due to budget issues.

Plus if you do get a Visa, you will be taxed on your worldwide income and assets -- ouch!

The opinions would be confidential with the staff.

. = you are a gamblerExample 4b: you buy a company, place competent managers over it, have that manager hire competent staff, and you keep your thumb on everything, having occasional meetings for effective communication on expectations and efficiency. = passive investmentExample 4c: you buy a company and work it yourself. = you bought yourself a job that some call an investment to make themselves feel successful.It all comes down to whether or not you are willing to put forth any effort at all.