The idea is to find motivated sellers and help them through the selling process either off-market (wholesaling/investor purchase) or on-market (hands-on coordination, cosmetic prep, referral to real estate agent).

To me, it's not about the $5 referral fee, it's the perceived value you are offering to them.

Pay can be great and it builds your referral network as well. 

Does anyone have referrals to residential cleaning services that cover South Tampa, ESPECIALLY if they are experienced in non-toxic cleaning since I'm house hacking my home?

Network and build relationships with these agents so you become their "go-to" referral for their clients.

I do not think that it is required .. but in our Property Management Company both myself and my boss are licensed realtors but we do not compete with realtors as we rely on them for referrals of Investors.  

Appreciate any good referrals. 

Hey BP Fam!I'm a realtor currently trying to gain contacts and two key ones I'm lacking right now are an inspector and a handyman. If any of you in the DMV have someone that you wouldn't mind referring me to I would r...

The following steps outline a practical approach to sponsor underwriting:Sourcing of the SponsorIdentify potential sponsors through various channels such as websites, referrals, and industry events (There are about 6,000 Funds and Sponsors in the USA).

Once you take down deals successfully utilizing your friends and family network as investors you will have  a track record and can use that success to propel yourself into new capital relationships, some even by referral if you do good by your initial investors.