I use them in just about every flip and even some new builds depending on the price point.

I found this on TREC and sent to my current broker, but they still will not post open house on the MLS: https://www.trec.texas.gov/agency-information/rules-and-laws/trec-rules§535.4 License Required(g) Unless otherwise exempted by §535.5 of this chapter (relating to License Not Required) and §1101.355(d) of the Act, a business entity owned by a broker or sales agent which receives compensation on behalf of the license holder must be licensed as a broker under the Act.§535.5 License Not Required( c ) A real estate license is not required for an individual employed by a business entity for the purpose of buying, selling, or leasing real property for the entity.

She has been in the business for well over 13 years, has strong negotiation skills, and a good eye for what clients are looking for.

I wouldn't make this your business.

The owner really wanted to sell to a business that could use the function room within the building.

Totally depends on who typically manages transactions in your state.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Jay Hinrichs you might find this story interesting.https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2024/05/...Someone's gotta start the long road back! 

However, we're having doubts because: 1. we wouldn't be able to afford the PITI on our own for longer for >6 months without the help of rents, so we're depending on the house hack to be able to afford this house, but not sure if that's a bad thing or not and 2. not sure if this house is too much house for us financially and we're in over our heads about what we can afford.We've been super excited about this place until we realized the issue with the illegal basement and now we're overwhelmed with the thought of potentially not even moving forward with the house.

you can, but depends on state.

People's way of doing business changed.