Buyer-paid real estate agent commission (Yes, I recommend buyers have their own buyer's agents.

Duplex appraised 380 (super ****ing low ball) brings in an estimated 3,900 a month in rents. buyer agreed and SIGNED addendum to purchase at 397,500. day of closing they dont show, tell us they didnt know what they agreed to pay over appraised value and are trying to get us to accept 386k. my agent had me lock in our month to month long term tenant to a year lease for THEIR lender and now they pull this.. they have only 5k in escrow account.. my agent wont reduce his commission from 3%-2% to help bridge the gap. suggestions?? 

know that they earn their living on commissions. 

Did you figure in realtor commissions?

How much is reasonable for management, accounting, and rental commission fees?

Indeed, where we pay a REALTOR commission, we are initially under water, but look at the long- term probability the rental will remain in the system.

As an agent, you can also represent yourself and put your commission toward the down payment, further lowering your out of pocket costs.

I would find a Realtor there who is an Investor themselves so they can help you identify properties that will work as an investment, not as a commission check for themselves.

MLS 525k Was original list and I got paid my RE commission How did you finance this deal?

Better hope paint,carpet,advertising, commissions, and utilities don’t cost $600 or you blew your cash flow, it’s zero.