Build loyalty through transparency, this can be fruitful for many transactions not just one, forge relationships to be able to generate a system of success. 

Taking a different path can potentially yield more fruit. 

This is the lowest hanging fruit on the tree and some of it is even on the floor, waiting to be picked up.  

You could do most of the staging yourself in the kitchen and bathrooms, such as bowls of fruit and flowers on the kitchen counter, towels, shower curtains, and wall art in the bathroom, etc.  

You can search for agents in your area here on BP.  

You'll want to have reserves anyway, putting every dime you have into a deal is way too much exposure - you're just one emergency from broke in that scenario.Regarding the commission split with your agent:It's not unheard of in my market for agents to give a "brother in law" rate to an investor or friend that will be doing more deals down the line - this can come in the form of kicking back some of the commission at closing to the buyer.

And if you get  a sense of accomplishment and pride by owning a nice one then that is enjoying the fruits of your labor.

It does not make sense letting it go just because the renting plan does not seem to be very fruitful and especially when we were able to negotiate 7.5% down to the final listed price by relo company which to start with was pretty aggressive compared to the original listing price by seller (relo company listed 10% lower than original seller)...so a total of ~17% down to original listing price for this new home which is in a very good condition with no major findings in inspections other than radon level being at 6.4 and they are ready to mitigate before closing next month end.

(also one you wouldnt mind living in) that along with saving money on not having to pay for agent commissions is what makes this attractive IMO. 

Today, because of our market, everybody is a rehabber and flipper, and the tax auction is like low hanging fruit.