@Ben Syzek,Congrats at the decision to start learning about REI. 

We are LT SFR investors and are  just getting started in commercial RE investing.

Key is to not grow to fast and have $ set aside as it's never as fast or profitable as you think when getting started where in Texas are you looking to be a GC?

I'm a local youth pastor in MN and I'm looking into getting started in real estate so that I can provide extra income for my growing family.

You could look into enforcing late fees if your lease allows it or even start the eviction process to show you're serious.

I know it's "all negotiable," what everyone says, but I also hear that most of the time it's standard 6% (3+3 paid by seller).Generally interested in how that ruling may be starting to affect attitudes on the ground or actual commissions in deals.

The biggest expense for many agents is their marketing budget to get leads and grow their business, but if you’re looking to be just part time to start you won’t need that.

The next 2 offers started a bidding war I got over asking with inspection for information only . 

They lady started almost yelling "If you have your bank investigate we will send them the screen shots we sent you".

I’m currently looking to invest in Kansas City, starting with a few fix-and-flips and eventually getting into residential development.