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I suppose it could be the difference of being either taxed at marginal income tax rate, OR capital gains, which may well vary from one another.

And if this ends up in court you will certainly lose as these dogs have a proven record of not being contained and fitting the category of dangerous animals.Either the dogs go NOW or the tenant does.Gail

More traditional brokerages can vary in their commission splits (I found 70/30 or 60/40 for super newbies fairly standard when I was looking at brokerages to join). 

You'll get the same tax benefit eventually, it just comes over a certain time based on category.  

Does the borrower have the cash/liquid assets to meet the required down payment on the property and cover the bank's closing costs which includes appraisal, tax search, flood search, underwriting, etc (this varies from bank to bank).4.

Well good question and it will vary per market and objective.

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There are a ton of white label platforms out there with varying cost.

Real estate opportunities can vary by market, and your access to funds.