Assuming you have access to MLS (Multiple Listing Service, a place for agents to list deals).1) Look for deals that look like investor-type of deals (e.g. low purchase price, ugly houses, or sometimes MLS will even say what type of financing it is)2) If the buyer's info is there, voila.  3) Otherwise, contact the realtor to look for leads (that will be more of a uphill battle, but you never know...)

Like what do you owe on the current hard money loan and what do you think the current value of the property is?

Good point - At least in FL, since I am licensed I can pay to the other agent's broker legally.We pay the same regardless if it is an RE agent or not, i.e. we pay that same rate to friends, family, current clients, vendors, etc.

Just because you're doing your own now, doesn't mean you will always. 

Similarly, if you put several Class D tenants in a Class A 4-plex, what do you think will happen to the property?

Picking the right agent is key because, let’s be real, everyone sounds great until it’s time to deliver.

Without a doubt many people are still crushing it because they have a strong network and build great systems over time doing the same thing over and over again aka FOCUS!

Do you think I should give up all my profit to just get the first deal done? 

I'd recommend this strategy for a new investor vs. doing a HML on your first deal. 

Of the tenants keep it IMMACULATE (do an inspection.)