My PM told me I am better off putting my money in a HYSA; a few realtors I have spoken to are just desperate to make a commission... no thanks!

We have one the State of Florida Real Estate Commission supplies but that is very long and cumbersome.

A big part seems to be the broker commission (8-12% from what I have seen).

You're paying me a commission to find a property for you.

To me, it felt very unfair that we lost thousands of $$ in our transaction with ABC Baltimore and yet Maverick Investor Group made a commission in excess of $6k from our transaction with ABC Baltimore.

They work on commission and get a million of these, I am going to crush it one day, calls.

And they will take 725k in cash if you pay for the closing and commissions... 

Having someone particular to investing is crucial and that does not necessarily need to be an agent, could just be someone who has experienced in the realm you want to operate in.In my wholesaling operation, I disclose that I'm an agent but make it abundantly clear that I am in no way operating as one because off-market is typically oriented to get away from agents for a few reasons, commissions being a large one. 

@Oliver Martinez S8 Housing Commissions typically pay on time.Once a year maybe, someone makes a mistake and there are delays.

My application for license was approved by the Missouri Real Estate Commission, and I've signed on with a broker.