I will lose my other actual buyer who is paying me 5k more This guy also is not licensed as a broker or real estate agent in the state so I can complain to the commission and cancel the contract and he will be fined which I hate to do because of his business What do you think ? 

Out here agent commissions total 6 percent.

My ops person who runs my stuff gets 6 figures as a base and her commission / bonuses will be equal to her base this year.

Which good manager, in their right mind, would take this place on for $8k/yr of commissions?

@Yousef Samy the cost of staging varies but it's safe to say a couple thousand is pretty standard. 6% realtor commission.

If you're looking to get into flips, being your on Realtor will save you the 3% commission when you list the home, and if you are buying off of the MLS, you can earn a 3% commission for purchasing the property. 

Would the turnkey company pay their 3% commission if I did?   

My strategy so far has been to let the PM look at this as a opportunity for him to earn a full commission, and facilitate a deal for me.

Duplex 3/2 (large backyard) + 2/1$299,000 - $3,000 in repair creditsRealtor commission assigned to me at closing: $7,100 (my girlfriend was my Realtor and I am licensed as well)Current rents: $1,300 / $1,100Rents after remodel: $1,800 / $1400Estimated cash flow: $150 per doorRehab budget: $15,000Loan type: FHA 3.5% down (I will occupy 3/2 for one year then ReFi) Realtor: Morgan Marziali - Whitaker Realty *Review inspections but don't let them panic you.

My wife is a realtor so thinking we would drop the 3% commission from closing as a way of negotiating down the buy price since we need our mortgage payment on the new home to remain very close to what we are currently paying today (so that our life living costs remain within my salary/income so not depending on my Wife’s non W2 income Realtor income).