Does anyone have any recommendations for agents in the area?

Is there a good way to search for agents with specific REO experience?

I am in the process of soaking up as much information as possible about the BRRRR method of real estate investing. Being brand new to the scene of real estate investing, I have decided to take the next step and start ...

The seller and buyer negotiate the price, the closing date, earnest money etc. in these cases for Agent gets both sides of the commission unless there was some type of variable commission discussed and disclosed in the MLS.

(i learned this in the class for GA licensing.... ) The law regarding charges for agents is more lenient than applying for broker though 

If you use a Realtor, (s)he or they just won't be able to drive traffic to themselves.Note, my understanding is the policy still allows for agency exclusives and no public marketing. 

Any recommendations for agents, lenders, contractors in that area?

These were also commercial (balance sheet) loans not agency, so bank had more flexibility.But as mentioned, if you are not going for agency (fannie mae, freddie mac) loans, the lender has a lot more flexibility because they are lending their own money. 

It's typical for agents that do a lot of investor deals to do this sort of thing, so your agent should be able to explain the process.

I shopped around for Agents and found one who had 10 years of local experience.