Real estate agent purchasing investments under own name

[John Huang]

Hello BP, I am a realtor and investor. This might be a multiple part question. I want to purchase properties directly from sellers, FSBO, do I need to disclose that I'm also an agent? What's the general practice that investors do? I know that I'm obligated to disclose that I'm an agent in case they say that I'm misleading them and offering to buy their home at lower than market value. I feel that it's a catch-22 for an investor because I'm trying to buy for low yet I can't mislead them to sell for lower. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks all in advanced.