Below are the 4 categories I was thinking of splitting my commission check into: Taxes – not enough agents account for thisInvesting in your business – marketing, tools, etc.Personal day-to-day expensesInvestments -into other streams of income - Stocks, RE investments, etc.These were the 4 major categories I could think of and I was curious as to how people would split these up based on a percentage.

I'd recommend using the networking tools here on BP. 

This is a great place to learn and network.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

It is the best tool an investor can have.

Plus you keep the property as a rental that will continue to generate income and increase in value over time.

If you hire a bird dog, you can probably give them the parameters of what you want done, give some training and convey the results you want.What you cannot do, is control their time, provide them tools/electronics, etc.

They can be an invaluable source for networking with the right people. 

Now have equity (House has nearly doubled in value in 3 years) and positive rental cash flow.

The knowledge you will gain, as well as, in person networking from other investors is invaluable.