Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Congrats Gabriel! 

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: Usually there is not a way to "get around regulations". 

Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Yeah, I preferred buying REOs where I could actually inspect the property.

Quote from @Matt Huber: Quote from @Adam Michael Andrews: Quote from @Matt Huber: In 2021 I purchased a couple of single-family rentals.

A good agent can help reduce your risk, and that may be worth the 3%.I do agree with Andrew, if your agent hasn't helped you find the deal, nor has he/she provided representation/consultation throughout this deal, you shouldn't feel obligated to provide a commission to them (pending what it says in your existing agreement, of course).

@Andrew Caton Hey Andrew - Looks like your going about this the right way, you just need to find the right person/people.

Quote from @Andrew Betts: A single family home with a pool near Disney would be ideal, however there are around 70,000 of those available.

Quote from @Jasmine Jiang: I'd give Andrew and his team minus 10.

I know Andrew Freed runs one of the biggest ones in Worcestor that draws investors from all over New England (https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/andrewf367#0).

@Ana MillsI agree with @Andrew Steffens.