That's why agents don't want to represent Buyers, and believe me, the counter argument that you will be paying their commission is not a big enough carrot to keep that dance alive.On the other hand if you're just going to every open house you see on Zillow, we'll knock yourself out.

I know how it gains you access to the MLS, networking opportunities, increase legitimacy, and save money on commissions (when I do a fix and flip).

You cant officially get a commission for finding him these properties because you arent licensed, but perhaps be a birddog and get a referral fee instead?

The better they are, the more they can charge.Standard costs are belowRealtor - if you are on the buy side, you can find an agent where the commission will be paid 100% by the seller.

Selling isn't really a good option right now since I think I over-paid a little because I underestimated the amount of work it needed (rookie mistake I know, I'm learning from it) so I haven't increased to value enough to cover my initial investment and paying a relator commission. 

I am curious first with which one is best to go with as far as splitting the commission with.

$ 25,235 Sale Price $ 96,000 Commissions (6%) $ 5,760 Closing Cost Assistance (2%) $ 1,920 Seller Closing Cost (estimate) $ 1,200 Additional Repairs & Home Warranty $ 1,250   Net Profit $ 15,635.00 

@Brian TustinI run a Vacation Rental Management Company in Big Sky, Montana and charge a 30% commission on full operation of STR services.

During the showing she actually asked if I had heard of BP and the BRRRR method, so I knew right away she was pretty cool, but I had no idea yet how awesome she really was...After the showing I knew I wanted to make an offer, and being that the brokerage I was signing up with wouldn't be sending me a mentor to help me out with all this for at least a week, I decided it would be worth it to forgo the BA commission to have someone help me out through this.

I'm a Realtor and completely understand why the 2.5% commission seems like a racket.