Below is some generic advice.

We wanted a new primary residence, and wanted to find something we could have a rental on the same property to supplement our mortgage payment.

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As a seller, I can understand incentivizing buyer agents to show my property by offering some level of compensation to maximize market exposure, especially when many other listings don't offer compensation.As a buyer, the new system would seem to be for the benefit of sophisticated buyers who don't necessarily care about the down sides of dual representation and are able to protect themselves.As a buyer's agent, generic exclusive representation agreements at buyer's cost are likely a very hard sell.

I won't get into STR until I have a LTR portfolio large enough to supplement the inconsistencies of STR in my market, if at all.

You should consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss.Here's some generic beginner advice to help you get started.1.

Are you looking for cash flow to supplement your military retirement? 

You should be asking what markets may work with a particular niche or idea.Also, in my opinion, STR's that are generic won't perform well for the most part.

Below is my generic welcome post.

Consult a CPA and your mortgage lender.Here are some generic considerations from chatgpt just to save me some typing.Valuation of Assets: Start by getting a professional valuation of the real estate properties and the LLC itself.