For example a house with a market value below a certain amount is not of interest to Realtors since the amount of commission doesn’t compensate for the time necessary to reach a successful transaction completion.  

with bad actor foreclosure rescue folks Not forging deeds but talking people into deeding the property with little to no compensation renting back and then the day they miss rent evicting them.  

*****************That said, some Appraisers do not either, have the expertise to properly assess market trends, or spend the time required. or they may be lazy or busy or they may be accepting less compensation and don't feel they can afford to do the work required for a reliable conclusion.

LOL.Just dont crash :)   If there were no rules in the US on bringing two parties together for compensation  ( this defines most mortgage brokers as well)  then there would be no real estate industry as we know it  would be caveat emptor . 

A variety of ways you can structure with who is on title etc but have a simple, solid, attorney prepared operating agreement that clearly lays out roles, responsibilities, and compensation and you should be fine. 

If the latter, is the agent compensated for their time?

.)- Workers Compensation (even if you are not employing anyone)There are other coverage to consider depending on your operations.   

One needs to understand SEC regs around syndications and GP compensation.

Affordable" Class C properties are pushed to CA investors but these properties don't appreciate enough (typical Indiana appreciation 2 to 3% in a Class A to B area, 2019 to 2022 was unusually high appreciation) to compensate for all my repairs and tenant issues after talking to multiple agents.  

I'm currently in the process of negotiating a seller finance deal, and I'm seeking some insights from the community regarding what would be considered a fair amount of commission for the real estate agent involved.The property is unique in that it involves seller financing, and I want to ensure that the agent is compensated fairly for their expertise and efforts.