I always get a few postcards and letters offering to buy my property as-is, all cash, tenant in place ok, no realtor commission blah, blah..

Main reasons are the technology, learn/do/manage from anywhere in the world, powerful lead generation program, good commission splits, equity program in the company.

He gives me gift cards at closing, and he gets a commission. 

My current residents is valued around $210000. The properties completely paid for. I'm a licensed residential real estate agent with less than 2 years of comission. I want to start leveraging my current home to purcha...

So, why not list that home and get a commission versus focusing on a smaller piece of the pie by trying to low ball them.

(CMA) and a possible selling range. 2. work out for what Cap-rate similar properties are selling in the area and estimate that based on your NOI. 3. ask an appraisal for desk top valuation, for the reasons you mentioned above. tel him/her that if the appraisal is on track you will commission full appraisal.

Purchase at least as much as your net sale (contract price minus closing costs and commissions)  and2.

In my opinion, their only selling point is that they cut commissions. 

Investors, as both a Realtor and an Investor I see the value in using a well experience/knowledgeable commissioned agent to list properties BUT I wanted to get your feel for the type(s) of Realtors/agents you use to list your properties and if you have been happy with the services and outcomes you have received (or if you got your license specifically to purchase and list your own investments). 

That is illegal and the WPNMLS along with the Real estate commission have been cracking down on wholesaling a lot recently.