Property should go for a premium just on that potential.  

If the agent is doing the marketing, finding the potential buyers and possibly working with other agents to help you secure a deal then I would still charge 2.5% for my listing services and 2.5% to any buyer's agent. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

See, now we removed arguably 90% of those overwhelming potentials. 

In theory, yes you could get under contracting adding "and or assigns" but really good odd's that's going to kill a significant # of potential deals.

I've noticed some really extreme discrepancies between renting and potential mortgage payments which make me hesitant to buy a primary residence.My wife wants to move around 56 (not too far from the ocean), which I don't mind because it seems they have great school districts and we have young kids. 

Focus on one or two target markets, get familiar with the numbers, and use tools like BP calculators to analyze potential properties.Whether you start now or after graduation depends on your bandwidth, just have the right systems and support in place first.

I typically host single family homes, but have been asked to potentially host an apartment complex of 22 units.

We have our starter home currently rented out and can potentially move back. 

Additionally, have a clear budget, factoring in potential repair costs, and ensure you understand the rules about earnest money deposits and closing deadlines.LLC for Real Estate Investing: Forming an LLC for rental properties can offer liability protection and may provide tax advantages, though the tax benefits are non-existence for rentals.