.: Quote from @Andrew Stouse: I often see these forums flooded with people asking questions that they really don't need to ask, as their questions are very much personalized to their specific situation.For an investment property, $50,000 plus our training costs, that are 1/3 of that in addition.

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They probably wouldn't recommend anyone do their own engineering or doctoring without being trained and licensed to do those things, but for some reason buying and selling a multi-million dollar home doesn't require training, education and practice...  

It may work for somebody who intends to grow their real estate empire, but it’s not for us – it feels like a runaway train that you can never jump off. (5  Having said all that, everybody is entitled to their opinion, but since Bigger Pockets is more of an educational site, I think it's important that we do not confuse opinions from facts.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Regarding The Hill, I've scoped out a few off-market deals with my agent that are either close to that Union Ave train station, or in more walkable sections ex. close to Yale NH Medical, etc.

I am also part of a full scale co-living management team that assists with property evaluations, Co-living training, acquisitions, setup construction, tenant interactions, and property management. 

Please someone tell me the logic on how costs on the buy side will drop with less agents.I can see good buyers agents commanding over 3% because they are worth it and will be operating against a bunch of poorly trained flat fee discount brokerages. 

A company that could offer a paid listing service together with 10 hours of training and a help desk.