Also like Oklahoma, Indiana, and Texas.I agree on SC which is why I am selling everything at the moment. 

Agree with all of the above about overzealous regulations for these. 

I think most people would agree that a single family home is better than a condo for a long term rental.

I don't know if I agree with his statement of the brokerage only making up 5%-10% of your success.

I agree, start local and see if you can find anything that cash flows in your area—it's always easier to manage something close by when you're just starting out.

I 100% agree with the intent aspect and that is an important premise, but the fact is in this particular situation intent for it to be personal use has been confirmed (by way of a public post).

@Pranav Patel, I agree with @Sofia Komrskova.

In your contract with your agent, you can say that you are not willing to pay above the offered commission or agree to a minimum and have your agent let you know if a home is not meeting that minimum.

I would agree with this :P.

I agree with what Sofia said.