Mike Poulliott Unfortunately the only advice i can offer is i've heard that some brokerages offer a commission based system for having you on their books and others do a flat fee.

Obviously, this arrangement doesn't allow me sell the high points and benefits of seller financing, so my inquiries have consistently returned a flat "no".

The price reflects the value contained in the information, gurus simply swindle people by hype falling flat on real content.

The house was perfectly rectangular, flat roof, no eaves angles nothing, no ripping up old roof, literally applying adhesive and laying the rubber.

Or, it could be a matter of the seller chose an agent who is with a "discount brokerage" or a "flat fee" listing broker.

Find a flat fee MLS agent.

The interesting thing is that this is near mostly residential and it looks like the two buildings next to it were both two flats as well so I'm thinking it might already be allowed with the zoning.But now its the rehab costs that have me a little spooked. :-)It would be a fun project to do though with the high ceilings on both floors.

It varies on what I offer to pay them but typically I offer 10%-20% of my profit, or a flat 2-3% fee, each time the buyer they have given me buys a home.

I don't think there is a right or wrong here, just go with what gives you more warm fuzzies in your belly!

Have you considered purchasing a duplex or a three-flat?