I have been using my own agent off and on but wondering if it makes more sense to just use the seller agent since they may be motivated with double commission?

I am a new investor who is eager and motivated to find deals along with learning more in depth of this Real estate industry.

LOL So now each of my LLC's that has a different project has to have the developers license. its a pain there is no test but its a bond and insurance and not every one can get bonded these days.I know having done a lot of work in Chicago how tough that city can be as well.. no one is going to teach you this you just kind of learn it.so bottom line unless this person has some very narrow niche // or its just a raw raw thing to motivate you  chances are there is nothing unique and I am not talking about getting rich with tax overages or some of the other things that get recirculated constantly. 

I’m only 19 but I feel like if I can keep up this pace and keep up the motivation and I don’t get discouraged when contracts don’t work or buyers back out and just keep on pushing I’ll be successful in this.

What is vastly different between US and other developed country area) the tendency of suing between people or enterprise, this create almost every industry has noticeable legal fee/lawyer fee when they conducted a business and punish the consumer at the end.b) the power of private enterprise to create regulation and influencing goverment decision which at the end creates oligopoly structures which dominate how the government react to particular industry (well you can say lobbyst).c) the dependencies to technology (without good understanding of its technology)d) the overcomplicated tax and building code , which at the end creates more profit  to big corporation only.These are the fair point in my own thinking why commision is high , especially #2, it's just the "realtor cartel" push that agenda to public and gov ; and since gov is part of private enterprise too, they just accept it LOLAmerica is one big giant corporation executed by Exxon,Apple,Microsoft, Blackrock, Blackstone, Shell , Lockheed and AIG  whole industrial powerhouse LOL :-) what you see in TV if they seems fighting is just a drama lol

I have lots of extra time on my hands, am self motivated, and mostly have a desire to learn more about real estate.

Infrastructure and Development: What upcoming infrastructure projects or developments could influence the market?

@Lucas Schlund there are logically, 3 options:1) Buy Cash: PROS: You can get better prices on houses because you can close faster with motivated sellers and buy houses that need repairs to qualify for a mortgage (less buyer competition)CONS: takes the longest to save the funds2) Use Rehab Loan:PROS: Same as #1CONS: more expensive loans:---FHA 203(k): not that expensive, but must live in the property for 12 months before renting---DSR Rehab loan: relatively expensive and may need experience to qualify3) Mortgage on Property with Cosmetic Repairs:PROS: easiest & cheapest to doCONS: lots of competition, so can be hard to find a "deal"PM us if you'd like to discuss these in more detail.

A 1031 makes you a very motivated buyer, which is not ideal. 

Your decision on whether to investigate other investment prospects or reinvest in your current property can be influenced by the results of this appraisal.Hope this helps!