You will find many resource here that are more than willing to help you out with just about anything.I am a broker on the lending side of things and have a fairly solid presence in TX. 

Start growing your network, look on Facebook/BiggerPockets for different events, find a mentor doing what you want to do, and get to know the local lenders/brokers.

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Just like a buyers brokers agreement you agree up front if you want to work with that broker you agree and go forward if not you don't start.. but bringing it into the deal mid stream don't personally care for that.

As a Broker myself in California I woulld say hands down a 7 day listing for an exchange of a buyer is in your favor.  

Realtors also have insurance, tons of regulation, and hopefully experienced brokers that are all very interested in protecting you from scams during the home sale process.This is a scam. 

I am a broker and wholesaler in the Charlotte area and would love to help you get started building your portfolio.

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Hi All,When sourcing larger commercial deals, who are the brokers that you connect with most prominently and what markets do they operate in? 

This would be the agent representing both sides, this happens a lot (state/local boards and broker has to support this).