I was a broker in the state of Texas for about 30 years even though I never did that full time but our state made us go to a class every 2 years and pay a fee. 

You can pass the exam go inactive until you feel ready and sign with a broker.

Finally, it provides sample letters you can customize and use.NOLO web site is a great resource for state law.

Or analyzing a long term partnership with a broker/agent?

My agent says she and her broker don't feel this is necessary, since I can do a final walk through the day before closing and see if the renter has moved all of his stuff out or not.

If you're hired to do so, does your broker have to allow property management? 

This is because this "new" address isn't on the official state filing.How the heck is someone supposed to start a business, and enter into contracts with a utility company or customers without first having a bank account? 

just not a wise move.partners on title bring MONEY and CREDIT  short of that they are not partners they are what they are brokers broker a deal to you.

Calling brokers is a great way to find deals.

I was just quoted from an insurance broker $4,500-$4,800 a year per property because I'm out of state, putting everything into an LLC, and he's insuring each home for 1 million dollars.