If this was my business model I would try to get one or two under my belt as proof of concept and then look for JV partners to fund the deals and you get a cut of the profit.

Am I better off trying to put together a deal via syndication or as a wholesaler and get a cut and build up a bigger cash reserve so I can clear the defaulted loan off my report ( rent and cost of living is insane here so I haven't been able to)Does the student loan prevent me from getting any mortgage? 

They get a cut of your business, so it's win-win.

If an owner in Los Angeles already has an auction date is there a cut off date that they can make arrangements to sell the house themselves?

The company takes a cut of the final referral payment, which I don't mind giving up since they automate the whole process.   

My broker thinks she should get a cut out of every deal I do.

Keep in mind that the broker gets a cut of everything you sell.

Chances are, your employment with any potential Broker may have stipulations on how many homes you may be able to sell "free of charge" before they want a "cut".  

@Noel Ruiz (sure wish that would work in app) I think the spokane market is a great market to be investing in, just running numbers off basic finds on realtor.com site decent cash flow and that's not doing the hard work of driving for dollars, or direct marketing, or other ways of finding killer Deals.I like the perry district, I think it's a cute up and coming area, and I also like browns addition.

The seller fully understands that I am not acting as an agent and is fine with however I market it, including the MLS.My question is, does your broker make a cut of anything you make as a wholesaler?