Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan: Considering the current circumstances, what is stopping me if I create brokerage that is offering buyer agent only with flat fee of 5k-10k ?

Real estate can really change the game, and finding the right properties with smart financing is key.

Quote from @Mark Forest: WOW, THIS PLACE HAS REALLY CHANGED.   

Rearrange photos, change payment from one to two payments, etc. 

However, I got caught up during creating my listing because it looked like I needed to have another account (Stripe?

Are you investing to create wealth/equity?

Hey @Mordechai Chaimovitz - It sounds like you are talking about Chicago's NW side because there are definitely tons of areas in Chicago where a 2 flat can cashflow well.I know for me buying on the nw side was critical to my personal well-being and life happiness. 

Changed the cash deal to a mortgagee, would only fund $179,000 of the $190,000 (appraisal came in at $202,000) for cost of house, and then wouldn't fund to a partnership, only an LLC or corporation.

Friendly reminder to anyone else reading to carefully review your PMA before you sign it and before you decide to change property management companies.  

The trials you face—long nights, tough negotiations, setbacks—will all be worth it for the wealth and freedom you can create.