For those licensed agents out there....when you buy a property for yourself, either personal residence or investment property, you typically receive the buyers agent commission.Is this considered taxable income?

Purchase price: $380,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Sale price: $525,000 I was asked by the realtor to give the owner recommendations on what would help the sale of their home.

whats  projected value on home post improvements ? 

I am very confused about if my 1st property should be the home that i live in or should I buy an investment property?

I have sold three fix and flip homes this year after only a short time on the market. 

There's a home owners association and condo association that pretty much manage and take care of everything on the outside of the building and common areas.

Last week the landlord mentioned he wanted to sell the townhouse but had another home available that my buddy could move into.

Buying homes and duplexes 

So something no one else has mentioned.....The BIGGEST reason you should always utilize an agent when purchasing a home is Liability and legal responsibilities.

So far I can think of:  - Using agency resources to get my RE license - Trying to make connections with agents who work with investors (as opposed to typical homebuyers)  - Learning the local market through osmosis/exposureAny ideas and/or insights would be well appreciated.