The way the bank finances an 8-plex and a duplex that you occupy is completely different so be careful with how you plan your purchase. 

like me, alot of investors, especially out of the area investors/ rebab/flipers, want to structure something above and beyond paying a contractor for his estimated repairs, (or to an agent for being a project manager for the completion of the rehab above basic selling commission for relisting)  but something to incentivize the deal, like a part commission above and beyond a certain net; offer this to an agent or GC to put extra attention to the deal to completion...you can call this anything you want, a team member, a sweat equity partner..it doesn't matter..but I certainly want to offer a "part" of a deal above and beyond...and repeat with that person...it is a good feeling...and Im out of the area, and if any action is to be taken, I will be semi dependant on somebody to care above and beyond the norm... - from zero experienced flipping guy, matt..

Never used that, but if you didn't specify what you wanted in the first place, then i say they completed the contract.

I'm about 3/4 complete with renovating my second property.  

. - good points made above by @John Knisely and I would add to that - if you are going to be an agent and do investments, you should have two completely separate business entities.

Apt complexes run rent specials,, no application fee's, free months rent.. so watch ad's outside banners and websites are easy everything is so well done now days,, complete video tours.. 

Completely dilapidated housing, much of it abandoned.

My realtor and I have almost a completely transactional only relationship, which is perfect for me.she sends me detailed one sheets of all available foreclosures every night, with door codes for all. 

My wife and I are getting into REI (she already has a property management company/license) so I am getting my license to primarily facilitate our own deals and work from home.

No custodial requirement" I don't think that is correct completely either, you still need to have your funds at a bank/custodial entity.