I need to find out what a fair rate for the property should be, so I'm tempted to call in a broker, but I don't want to pay a commission for what might be a very easy deal.I figured I'm not the first guy in this situation, so I thought I would post the question here and see how others have approached this situation.Of course, if the tenant chooses not to renew, then I have a whole new set of questions: should I sell this property and try to roll over into a new 1031 exchange - or should I keep this property and try to fill it with a new tenant?

And it's someone that only has your best interests in mind, isn't looking to making a commission off of your deal, etc.  

How do I trust the information given by these essential pillars of out of state investing and remove the veneer of these representatives seeking their commission or monthly dues allotted to PM companies and effectively gather the data I need to move forward?

You may already know this, (you would be surprised how many of my clients don't before we meet) but in commercial, the buyer / tenant (in most cases) does not pay any of the commission from the transaction.

I will also be getting my real estate license to save on commissions and we'll outsource the contracting and other work.Our goal is to purchase a property by the end on 2018 under a corporation and to have no personal debt since we prefer to have no debt under our names.

However, I have exactly same question as you in regards to whether the broker bringing the deal to the investor is expecting to cover both sides (buyer and seller) transaction hence pocketing all commissions, as oppose to buyer having own agent.

If they did give you an offer price or terms then you need to report them to their broker....if not resolved file a complaint with the states real estate commission.

He offers a few different commission plans including 100% commission. 

Being an agent does save you the commission expense so that is great- It does take work, but sounds like you are ready to get it done!  

Hi, basically i know some very rich arabs who have asked me to help them find a house, the problem is I am not an estate agent, is there any way I can refer them to an estate agent and get a commission.