For Realtors/Agents who are investing: If you make an offer on a home from the MLS, do you always represent yourself (write the contract, submit it, keep the commission, etc.) or do you enlist the selling agent as your representative.I heard of wholesalers and investors giving the realtor both sides of the commission.

I am just starting out in NJ and have plans on retiring to the Space Coast, specifically Merritt Island, FL when my enlistment ends.

Check it out see if it is what you are looking for.Once you identify potential markets then you can enlist the help of experienced Realtors and Investors in that area.Hope this helps.

We were dual enlisted when we started out and lived on one salary and invested the other.  

After high school, I enlisted in the Air Force and once I separated I’ve worked various manual labor and entry-level jobs up until now.I want to get into wholesaling, it's realistically my best option.

I have enlisted a mortgage broker and the best rates and terms I can find are as follows:25 year amm, 5.75%-6%, 10 year fixed  20 year amm, 5.08%, 10 year fixed What I am seeking advice on is whether I should refinance the entire portfolio or not.

The only situation where you, the buyer, would pay your agent’s commission was if you enlisted there services to represent you when buying from a private seller (i.e. a FSBO).

If they were enlisted, 70% may not cut it.

Were you enlisted or officer?

I have about $20,000 in an IRA I set up right when I enlisted in the Military.