There are definitely multiple options and some will allow for a set amount of personal transactions per year to waive commission splits.

If you are NOT running a trade or business - 1099s are not required.The main reason why you WANT to be "running a rental trade or business" is your eligibility to claim business overhead deductions, such as marketing, education, technology, and so on.

You’ve got a sizable asset with stable tenants, but the monthly overhead is making it feel heavier than it should.

They have overhead with staff, fuel, supplies, etc. 

Depending on your area, it can be a pain to set up multiple LLCs and keep them running.

I knew that most charities spend the biggest part of the donations on overhead and marketing and salaries of the top admin person/personal.

2) Overhead, exterior, interior?

You will incur two types of costs when it comes to a flipA) Costs directly related to the propertyB) Overhead costs(I.E.

Google “overhead and operating expenses real estate brokerage” and do a little research. 

If get somebody inexperienced at a discount, you are taking a chance.