I knew the markets well, partnered with someone and started growing a portfolio.But with the recent concerns surrounding the state expropriating property without compensation (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45026931), it raises a few concerns over property rights in the country.

Compensate you for the difference; or3.

@Stephen Meche Pets add risk and you should be compensated for the risk...just like your rents compensate you for rentals in a lower class area.

If you don't want to pay a month's compensation of rent, use a flat fee MLS broker.

Service members receive a basic allowance for housing (BAH,) that is commensurate with the location and their rank, as part of their compensation. 

Shouldn't I be compensated for them having me take the property off the market?

However, I also think you would learn more sourcing a deal and I (the RE investor) find it more valuable than the free labor offer.If you sourced a decent deal, I suspect you could negotiate helping with any rehabs/value adds as well as you would get compensated for finding the deal. 

@Tyler Keit realtor fees are always negotiable...make the buyer pay his agents fee...or build them into the cost if you can...if an agent is the reason your property went in to contract and closes, some sort of compensation would be appreciated, I'm sure...

Likewise, if he is providing on-going maintenance, there needs to be compensation for that as well.  

Workers Compensation:   If you are the GC you will need to have a Workers Comp. policy.