This often only makes sense on more expensive properties like an STR vs. entry level LTR.

The last method seems to be the most practical for me if I can just get the right deal and makes the most financial sense to reduce my overall expenses in the long-term.

I have been studying and researching sense, but I'm still very intimidated by the thought of purchasing real estate site.

The savings from not having a buyer's agent might make sense.

Augustin, my market here in south FL is a very difficult one to find deals with numbers that make sense. 

make sense?

@Mooyoung O.we build a stacked triplex the numbers work best in downtown columbus in 43203 and 43205 and 43206 where we can get the land price under 100k and 3-4 units (40-45 dwelling units per acre) I attached the renderings if you are interested in new construction. duplexes are much more common. triplexes only represent 9% of what's been built in our market.

Quote from @Taylor Robertson: This is common, but you have to be careful and follow your process.Every adult should pass your screening and be added to the lease.

Where we are tripping up here is finding financing that makes sense! 

As the buyer, you are paying in the sense that you are paying a higher price to cover the commission.