But while recently listening to a training module conducted by a veteran investor, I learned we can opt to set wholesaling fees as a percentage of the ARV. 

I need a little direction on conducting the research. 

Since then while raising our daughter, we've simply worked our respective careers while learning and conducting real estate research on the side. 

Absolutely take the time to conduct interviews with several brokers before making a decision.  

Brandon, my last two acquisitions were done through my Self Directed IRA and both closings were conducted virtually with all documents signed/transmitted electronically.

You are kidding, right.......really, I have a drawer full of unsigned contracts I'll assign to you, juts a hundred buck each, what a deal......Seriously, what would cure your confusion would be to begin with learning real estate and the flow of how business is conducted, then all the guru stuff would be much clearer, just a suggestion:)

The housing authority mails me checks, conducts inspections and the tenants have a little fear to protect what they have so they don't get kicked off there voucher.Frank

I'm prone to look at the KISS method in accounting systems, all activities conducted with respect to a transaction is much easier allocated when related expenses can be assigned to the income and asset valuation of that transaction.

You can assign a contract, but if you do several is will be viewed as conducting business, even if you take title, you're acting as a dealer.

She seemed quite incredulous that you suggested otherwise as their office conducts these transactions daily.