You get mentored by an investor and they make commissions off of the deals you buy. 

The manager does get monthly management fees, plus a commission at sale (as well as at purchase). 

I do plan on using my realtors to purchase my next home, so while they would be losing out on commission for the sale of this home, they would get commission a second time from me (they helped me buy this property im selling).

If you are a realtor that is wholesaling, just check your local Real Estate Commission rules.

How do you handle RE agent commission while flipping?

I know some brokerages split the commission 50/50 with their agents.

It’s not easy it’s not fast, but the checks are huge and if you’re serious about doing this strictly to becoming an investor, I would go all hands on deck making all your commission checks go towards your goal using it all to be up your credit, save and put into an income property.

If something goes wrong out of state you cannot see things on the ground, have zero knowledge of the area, and are utterly dependent on people who get paid by commission to give you honest, disinterested, descriptions (up front as to what you are buying) and advice. 

Direct bookings mean no more commissions, full control over your cancellation policies, and full control over your business.But how do you step up your branding and marketing efforts to get more direct bookings when you’re on a budget?

Since they can't charge you, the lender's money is clawed back AND so is the loan officer's commission.