I though about contacting the owner directly, but I am trying to build good relationship with real estate agents, lenders and contractors, so I think I need to protect my integrity ( am I right?)

You need to cultivate relationships with several, funding the first couple of deals is the hardest by far...once you've done it the process (and the contacts) become easier.

Relationship between listing agent and seller is big unknown as well.  

If that means they toss me a couple hundred bucks and I build a new relationship because that’s fair, I’m fine with that.

If you think we could do business together and mutually benefit in the relationship, please reach out to me.

It was a great referral from a realtor I have worked with, and would love to keep a great working relationship going.

I would love to jump start myself into the scene, I am looking to network and grow my relationships within the community and take a step into the real estate world.

How would your relationship with your relatives be when you had to evict them because they didn't pay you their rent and your mortgage payment is due/overdue?  

I am a firm believer in that everything you do as an investor you should first and foremost make sure that you are working inside trusted relationships.

@Tracey Artist First, develop a relationship with at least one contractor, whose recommendations, quality of work, and ethics you have vetted.