Sellers, will decide, at their listing agreement whether they want to compensate a buyer agent or not and live with their consequence of whatever they choose.Buyers agents will now have to have that difficult discussion with their buyers about their compensation upfront and a buyer will more likely shop around for an agent and learn to negotiate what they will pay their agent if the seller is not offering or not offering enough.

Most first-time investors shop blindly and end up learning the hard way..Also make sure to present the deal clearly to the lender.

Your number does seem high to me, so I would suggest you shop around.

They apply, but you are just subject to gift tax at that point, which does not actually result in a tax bill for you, but a reduction in your total giftable allowance which is ~13M dollars. 

If you ever have any tenant related questions or want to talk shop, don't hesitate to reach out.

If you have a trusted lender contact, then go ahead and get your pre-approval from them first and go shopping for agents afterwards.

@Matt Rosas  Hey thanks a lot Matt, after a great number of calls I eventually found the site and its a one stop shop!

I'd like to position myself as a one stop shop for home owners with distressed properties where I'd: 1) Provide a cash offer on there home - (with all the close fast, no hassle things)2) Help them list it or refer them to an agent in their area (keeping in mind that I would likely get a referral fee)3) Renovate their house for them then help them sell - I've got the team and know what renovations move the needleI'm beginning a period of what I hope to be substantial growth and I'd like to increase my flips/rentals at the same time so I'm wanting to ramp up my marketing.

I'm just really frugal and really efficient in the way I plan, shop, and execute.  

You'll be selling in 60 days and then you'll have an additional 45 days to continue to shop for the replacement.