I could sell the house and pocket ~$360k (after the tremendous agent commissions T_T ).

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

Became a real estate agent after I fell in love with home ownership processes and out of love with my 9-5.

Being an agent will take time to replace your income, 1-2 years.

I've talked to two local agents about possible price points to list at, but it almost seems like they are pulling numbers out of a hat.

As an agent, you can also represent yourself and put your commission toward the down payment, further lowering your out of pocket costs.

Stay disciplined with your numbers, build relationships with local investors and agents, and be patient, good deals will come with persistence and the right approach.Good luck!

HiI am starting my real estate journey in 2025 and started connecting with agents and lenders.

Also you should inquire with insurance agents about the cost to insure.

@Brett Coultas if you're a newbie, you want to be careful of an "investor friendly" agent selling you something they truly don't understand:(95+% of agents only know how to handle owner-occupied transactions - you can verify this by asking them calculate ROI for you or Cash-On-Cash!