If not, then I may consider starting one myself - if you're interested, simply drop a message below and I'll follow up once things materialize. 

I watched the video promoting the new stuff and wasn't impressed.They are rolling out stuff geared toward the renter that will show the total cost with all fees and taxes so you can do an apples to apples comparison.

Laws change , etc ...We like to promote ethical and legal practices on here .

...if you're not 100% clear on this, then a partnership will never materialize, and if it does materialize, it will likely fail.

Find a brokerage that is entrepreneurial and will promote you owning your own real estate 

The university is merging with the Texas Tech system, and the "new management" will be promoting healthcare and tech programs and boosting the local community college's role in the area ad well. 

Tell them you want the estimate with materials and labor and contracts' fee.

I would also consult them prior to spending any money on signs, business cards, logos, print materials on the like to ensure you are complaint with state rules and their brokerage rules.   

Can I deduct all the expenses (materials from Home Depot) from fixing and upgrade my basement for my tenant?

Because there’s some asbestos in the material above it, we decided to just abandon the damaged piping and reattach further down the line.