Payments from brokers to their agents are governed by the independent contractor agreement between the broker and the agent, not the listing agreement between the broker and the seller.

I am not talking about independent agents or captive agents.

I think the more common theme you'll see from these forums is people interested in financial independence through real estate investing.

Since I have been studying here and listening to financial independent discussion, I often hear that their service can help you achieve the goal you set. 

This potential flip would be independent of that.

Perhaps you should aim to eventually be independent of family generosity, and prepare for the real world?

Then it's working two years at a brokerage before you can be independent or start your own firm.

My main goal from REI is to be build a large enough RE portfolio, while finishing my military career, for my wife and I to become financially independent allowing us to focus solely on REI after my retirement.

I'm an independent Real Estate Broker in Eau Claire if you need help. 

My dream is to be financially independent and to be able to eat at any restaurant I want without having to worry about the bill.