We will have a representative from Auction.com come talk to us about what they do and what the process of buying from them is like.Here is a link to our Meetup Page: Tri-Cities Real Estate Investors GroupI see that you are a member of the group but i don't recall meeting you.

It establishes a set cost to the buyer for representing them, the same way a listing broker sets their fee with sellers.

Bottom line is that any consideration you receive for the property you sell represents gain and you'll recognize tax on the profit. 

If you are not currently represented you would do well to meet with @Jordan Moorhead . 

Generally wholesalers represent themselves as the buyer.

You would be surprised at the number of people who want the listing agent there at each and every showing (or a representative).

Do you have an agent to represent you? 

The guy i use is amazing when I represent a buyer.

Yesterday a realtor literally comes to the front door of my house and tells me I outbid the developer she was representing and asks if I'd sell.In this scenario am I am able to 1031 exchange the profit into a new deal?

As a local fixer and landlord, I'd say I represent one of the uglier red-pill types, and you'll probably choose to do a different kind of real estate investing than I do, and that's your business.