I closed my first wholesale deal within 30 days of transferring my license. Angie reviewed every contract personally.”
My old brokerage told me wholesaling would cost me my license. Here, it’s encouraged. I did 6 creative deals last quarter.”
The community alone is worth it. 250+ agents sharing deals, strategies, and support — nothing else like it in Texas.”
250+ agents building wealth on their terms
The Myths That Hold You Back
Break free from the limiting beliefs that keep agents from building real wealth.
You found a great off-market deal, locked it up, and went to assign it — then your broker shut it down. You're watching deals walk out the door every month while traditional rules hold you back from the income you've already earned.
Someone told you that getting licensed means giving up subject-to deals, wraps, and wholesaling — that your license becomes a liability, not leverage. That fear has kept too many talented investors on the sidelines when they could be doing both.
You've been keeping two separate lives — agent by day, investor in the shadows. The constant worry that your broker will find out, demand a cut, or worse, terminate your license is exhausting. You deserve a brokerage where you never have to hide who you are.
Ready to break free from these limiting beliefs?
See How We're DifferentFinally, a brokerage built for agents who refuse to choose between traditional deals and creative investing. Your success, your way.
Angie Francis built StepStone Realty, LLC after watching talented agents walk away from licensing because traditional brokerages told them they couldn't wholesale or invest creatively. That felt wrong — so she created the brokerage she wished had existed when she started.
Under the Black Sheep Broker brand, StepStone became the first Texas brokerage built specifically for agents who invest. Your license is a superpower, not a liability — wholesale Monday, list Tuesday, close a subject-to Wednesday.
Today, 250+ agents across 12 states prove that being the "Black Sheep" of traditional real estate is exactly where you want to be.
Angie Francis
Founder & Broker, TREC #572467
All supported, all supervised. Every creative strategy traditional brokerages prohibit — we not only allow, we encourage.
Angie's involvement is personal. She has reviewed thousands of creative deals — wholesale, sub-to, wraps. Get compliance guidance from someone who's actually done it, not someone reading from a manual.
Join our community of agents doing this every day across Texas without hiding from their broker or choosing between income streams.
No splits, no caps, no hidden fees. Keep every dollar you earn from traditional real estate transactions while building your creative portfolio.
Master all four pillars of real estate investing with the protection and power of your license
Find & flip contracts for quick profits
Take over existing payments
Creative owner financing
Renovate & resell for profit
Everything a modern real estate investor-agent needs — built into a single brokerage.
Keep every dollar you earn on every deal type. No splits, no caps, no surprises.
Angie personally reviews wholesale, subject-to, and wrap deals so you stay compliant and confident.
Wholesale, wrap, fix-and-flip, or list — all legal strategies are welcome and supported here.
Tap into a live deal-share network across 12 states. Co-wholesale, refer, and grow together.
CE credits, deal walkthroughs, and legal clarity on creative strategies that other brokers won't touch.
Join a brokerage that actually supports your success. Let's talk about what real freedom looks like for your business.
Three simple steps to reclaim your freedom as a licensed agent.
See who we really are and hear from agents who've already made the switch.
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Get your questions answered directly with the broker. No pressure — just a real conversation.
Talk to AngieTransfer your license and begin doing traditional sales, wholesaling, subject-to — whatever the deal calls for.
Breaking the traditional brokerage mold to give agents true freedom.
Angie Francis started Black Sheep Broker after experiencing firsthand the frustration of traditional brokerages that limit their agents' potential. Tired of commission splits and restrictions on creative investing, she founded a brokerage that puts agent success first.
Today, Black Sheep Broker serves over 250 licensed agents who refuse to choose between traditional real estate and creative investing. We believe agents should keep 100% of what they earn while having the freedom to build wealth their way.
Angie Francis
Founder & Broker
Meet the licensed investor-agents who said "enough" to limitations and built a community where success has no ceiling.
Monthly deal reviews & strategy sessions
3 days, 200+ agents, zero stock photos
Real contracts, real numbers, real agents teaching
No hidden agendas. No shady deals. Every creative strategy is taught openly with full legal compliance.
Agent success drives community success. We share deals, refer clients, and celebrate wins together.
From newbie to seasoned pro, everyone has something to learn and teach. Growth never stops here.
Houston Chapter Leader
5 years with Black Sheep
"I was stuck at a traditional brokerage splitting commissions and being told I couldn't wholesale. In my first year with Black Sheep, I closed 23 traditional deals AND did 12 creative deals. The community support is unreal—when I got stuck on a subject-to deal, three agents jumped on a call with me that same day to walk through it."
Join a community where your success isn't capped by outdated rules. Where creative investing isn't just allowed—it's celebrated and supported.
Welcome to The Hub - your central command for deals, education, and authentic community support. This is where 250+ licensed investor-agents connect, learn, and grow together.
Start every week with inspiration and actionable insights. Live weekly calls with successful agents sharing real strategies, wins, and lessons learned from the field. Recorded for members who can't attend live.
Comprehensive training covering both traditional real estate and creative investing. From wholesaling fundamentals to advanced subject-to structures - all legally compliant.
Connect with 250+ licensed investor-agents in private forums and local meetups. Share deals, partner on projects, and build lasting business relationships.
Professional-grade calculators, contract templates, and deal analysis tools — plus a built-in CRM to track leads, manage your pipeline, and follow up on both traditional listings and creative deals from one place.
Annual conventions, quarterly workshops, and monthly training sessions. Network with industry leaders and stay ahead of market trends and regulations.
Purpose-built tools for both traditional listings and creative investing — all in one place.
Real agents. Real events. Real community. Here's what it looks like to be part of Black Sheep Broker.
Stop working alone. Join a community that understands both sides of the real estate business.
Become a Black Sheep TodayAgents
Licensed investor-agents across Texas and 12 states
Workshops Annually
Live education sessions on creative deal strategies
Support
Community access and broker guidance whenever you need it
Freedom to build wealth your way, with the support you need.
Keep every dollar you earn. No commission splits, no hidden fees, no monthly desk fees.
Wholesale, subject-to, wraps, flips - do it all under one license with broker support.
250+ agent-investors sharing deals, strategies, and success. You're never alone.
Every creative deal type traditional brokerages prohibit — we support and supervise.
Assign contracts and close quick deals with full broker backing and compliance support.
Structure owner-financing wraps with a broker who has reviewed thousands of creative transactions.
Take over existing mortgage payments legally and ethically with proper broker oversight and guidance.
Rehab properties for profit while keeping your license active and compliant under one supportive brokerage.
Transfer your license and unlock every creative deal type
Hear from real agents who've found freedom with Black Sheep Broker.
"Finally found a broker that lets me do wholesale deals AND traditional sales. My income doubled in the first year."
"No commission splits, no ridiculous fees, and Angie actually helps review my creative deals. This is what I've been looking for."
"The community is incredible. Finally found my people - agents who actually understand investing, not just selling."
One flat plan. No desk fees. No E&O surprises. No commission splits. Just you, your deals, and your full commission.
Every agent. Every deal type. One predictable structure.
License sponsorship + full platform access
Traditional listings & creative deals — same flat fee
No long-term contract. Cancel anytime.
Side-by-side comparison of what you get — and what you give up.
| Feature | Traditional 70/30 Split Brokerage | Black Sheep Flat Fee Brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Commission Structure | 30% goes to broker | 100% yours $400 flat per transaction |
| Monthly Cost | $50–$300/mo desk fees | $199/mo License + everything included |
| E&O Insurance | $35–$100 per transaction | Included, $0 extra |
| Creative Deal Types | Prohibited | Fully supported |
| CE Classes | Extra cost ($100–$400/yr) | Included |
| Investor Community | Not available | 250+ agent network |
| Contract Lock-In | Annual contracts common | Cancel anytime |
At a 70/30 brokerage, a $10,000 commission costs you $3,000. Here, it costs you $400.
That's $2,600 more per deal — straight to your pocket.
Same $10,000 commission. Completely different outcomes.
$2,600 more per deal
Black Sheep vs. 70/30 on a $10K commission
On 10 deals/year that's $28,350 back in your pocket
Everything you need to know about our straightforward fee structure.
No. $199/month and $400 per transaction — that's it. No desk fees, no transaction coordinator fees, no marketing fees, no E&O insurance surprises. What you see is exactly what you pay.
Yes, the $199/month covers your active license sponsorship plus access to everything: CE classes, Hub community, broker support, and creative deal guidance — regardless of your transaction volume. All the tools you need, even during slow months.
Creative deals (wholesaling, subject-to, wraps, fix & flip) follow the same flat $400 transaction fee. Whether it's a traditional listing or a creative investment deal, the fee is identical. No penalty for being creative with your business.
On a $10,000 commission, a typical 70/30 brokerage leaves you with about $6,870 after their split plus desk fees and E&O. With Black Sheep Broker you keep $9,600 — that's $2,600 more on a single deal. Do the math on your annual volume.
No long-term contracts. Your sponsorship is month-to-month. You can transfer your license out at any time — we don't trap you. We keep you because you want to stay, not because you're stuck.
Watch how licensed agents are building wealth through creative deals while keeping their traditional practice.
How StepStone Realty became Black Sheep Broker — and why we built a home for agents who refuse to choose between traditional real estate and creative investing.
A full walkthrough of the Black Sheep Hub — Monday Motivation calls, deal review tools, education library, and the community that makes it all work.
What happens after you transfer your license — your first deal, first community call, and first taste of doing real estate on your terms.
Ready? See what it looks like to stop hiding and start doing deals your way.
Become a Black SheepJoin 250+ licensed agents who refuse to choose between traditional deals and creative investing. Fill out the form to get started — Angie reviews every application personally.
Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
No pressure. Angie's here to answer your questions.
Broker · StepStone Realty, LLC · TREC #572467
Has personally reviewed thousands of creative deals. She gets it because she does it. Angie built her own portfolio through wholesaling, subject-to deals, and traditional sales before becoming a broker. She understands the challenges agents face when trying to build real wealth in real estate.
Pick a time that works for you. Choose between phone or Zoom — whatever you prefer.
Reach out to Angie directly to schedule your free 30-minute discovery call about joining Black Sheep Broker.
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