ok thanks for the info.Seems then the best option for agents buying for themselves would be to forego the commission and instead ask for a price reduction. 

Those who accepted it would be hard work but very fruitful and successful tend to have better outcomes.I know people of extraordinary wealth in the 9 figures.

They are not, they have just lower hanging fruit that is much jucier.What most agents realize is that it is much easier to help a family buy a new $500,000 home and sell their $300,000 home - as opposed to working with an investor to buy a $80,000 property.

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Properly capitalized, I’m sure flips produce good margins, but rent and hold, with liberal fruit cakes must be challenging???

Use texting to reach out to low-hanging fruit.

Unbelievable - sounds like an attempt to steal private property (ie the fruit of one’s labor).

Additionally, the arrival of the Mediterranean fruit fly obliterated the large citrus industry.

I've also dipped my toes into the US market which has been surprising simple and fruitful as a Canadian.

No more than $200,000 offer price with loan or hard cash down.Would use FHA, conventional loan, or possible hard cash/other creative methods of financeI am familiar with prices around here, so want to hear possibilities.Criteria for agent:1) Knowledgeable about small, multifamily properties in Seattle and outside city limits2) Experience working with first time home buyers3) Quick to respond to questions or inquiries 4) Enthusiastic about creating the best win-win situations possible5) Direct, realistic, and creativeIf interested in speaking with me, drop me a PM or post your information here.Thank you for your time,Megan Cassidy