In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

Hey Jack,Would love to connect with you.

Let's connect, I'd love to hear more about your goals for your first deal!

I am new to real estate investing and looking  to connect to any local imvestor.

I would love to connect and pick your brain a little more to understand structure of these loans! 

I want to connect with people that already have some Airbnb investing experience to ask a few questions.  

Finding the Right Deal:Investors often rely on off-market deals (not listed publicly) or network connections.

Make realtor connections to understand what makes each house and neighborhood valuable.  

I'm more than happy to share any Contact connections you may need around Houston - just shoot me a PM. 

I would anticipate a semi-guaranteed government run insurance program, similar to the national flood insurance program of some sort and perhaps connected to an existing department of housing program to manifest.