A net listing is a type of real estate listing agreement where the seller specifies a minimum price they would like to receive from the sale, and any amount over that price is considered the real estate agent's commission. 

Having a real estate license, I would credit the commission payed out I would receive for being my own agent towards closing costs for the new property.

Do you plan to go to real estate networking events?

There’s no real reason to jump into another market unless your goals shift and your current market doesn’t fit anymore—or if the market itself stops producing the results you need.Mastering one market and squeezing every opportunity out of it is a much better play than spreading yourself too thin and getting half-baked results in multiple places.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Probably this. california department of Real estate has already nailed two agents for raising rents above price gouging thresholds.. 10k fine plus who knows what kind of license discipline.

I think this will be a real "Boone" to the area.

If it is good enough for my local building authority to get permitted, it is good enough for me.In both of these cases, it was the presence or absence of the all mighty built in closet that allowed me to execute these real estate maneuvers. 

Contractors play such a huge role in real estate projects.

You just need a very savvy real estate agent, a  lawyer, a title company and a good relationship with the lender.