This can be difficult to do for a newbie and it's important getting started, getting with the type of investor/operator that deals ethically, legally and has experience along with knowledge.You're in the "Show Me State" not the "Trust Me State", what you see and are told needs to be verified, do your due diligence not only on any property deal but also on anyone you may "partner" with.

If you get a good person with a good work ethic they just need to know your expectations.  

Although the sellers being unrepresented many times will sell for far less than what a good broker could have gotten them for the house.As an agent you open your self up to challenges if buy a property too far under market and the idea is that you took advantage as a professional of the poor seller ..As a private investor you don't have those Ethics issues and agency and fiduciary issue.

Most seasoned investors will let the listing agent double end the deal as the lisiting agent by human nature is going to push their buyers deal through because of great compensation, not that that's what should happen or is ethical its just human nature taking hold.So yes if you want representation get your own agent to write the deal no worries.

It is against the Code of Ethics for a Realtor not to present your offer to the seller, or steer the buyer from accepting the offer based on their personal feelings.  

She has been in the business a very long time and is a very ethical investor and runs a good group.  

An investor's license has been discussed concerning RE operators too, much like the agent's license route but there is no organization recognized to oversee activities, conduct or ethics like the Board of Realtors for agents and brokers. 

The only secret is in the minds of lenders in sizing up a borrower as to character, ethical aspects, intent, and if someone is blowing smoke at them.

Entrepreneurs with money, work ethic and ideas and yes families.

Carlos, good to hear your business ethic, the issue is trying to do something very difficult, can be worked very hard with little reward.