The realtor of course will get paid 3% commission by the seller, but for us RE investors (buyers), can we just make the realtor our realtor as well, and thus pay the other 3% commission?

I have stopped posting the front of the house for two reasons:a) Scammers can't pull it.b) Someone can't identify it online and know it's vacant.

I tried to correct the issue online and by the phone but no success.

There is also info online.

The appraiser will mark the report "Subject to" and you will have to fix it and have the appraiser come back out to finish report which is called a "Trip charge" or cost more money.Unless of course you decide to go FHA 203K but those can be a nightmare of wasted time and stressful.

I’ve seen off market deals that relied on online estimates and missed the mark by half a mil. 

Augustine Beach has tight rental restrictions and have issued just 100 "Transient Rental Licenses" which, of course, are all gone.

Any tips for ripping it out?

Any tips for someone starting out that you wish you knew?

buying a property on market is an option of course  but just trying to find the best deal possible.