My question is two fold here.

I’m aware this creates a conflict of interest, even if disclosed, and I’m trying to decide whether to:Find a separate buyer’s agent to represent only my interests, orRepresent myself in the transaction and deal directly with the listing side.Both properties are listed at market price and I’ve already toured them, so the question comes down to negotiation strategy and legal protection.

Maybe you find the deal (which is its own job) and manage the numbers, and they manage the construction.This also solves your financing question.

Most investors would have anchored their entire analysis to that number.Here's what happens when you anchor to a seller's price, your brain subconsciously solves for ways to make their number work.

Keep asking questions, stay curious, and take time to explore and analyze deals — that’s how you’ll build confidence.Since you are a newbie, you might find this blog helpful: Starting Your Real Estate Investing Journey. 

Your a Flipper, so what problem are you solving?

The issue is offsetting the lump sum this year so it would essentially solve my problem for this year to offset the taxes I would pay, but I don't want to hop into something and have it not be the right fit because I was trying to get it done by end of year. 

I saw a lot of gaps but also learned a lot and decided to take my knowledge and solve problems in the industry inside of my brokerage.

Hey everyone —
Curious to hear how other lenders and shop owners are structuring comp for their loan officers. We originate both hard money and DSCR loans direct, and as you know, the yield and margins are very diffe...

No questions there.