The real estate industry is very competitive and EXTREMELY expensive with  large overheads and you will need to spend a lot of money on marketing if you want to build it into a successful career.

If I can give back a fraction of what I've gotten from this site I'd be honored.

You have to look at:#1 your competition in the surrounding block area (like 10 block radius).

We have several good connections in the Knoxville area for subcontractors but feel we might use a GC for the first flip if they can be competitive.

In my experience working with investors they usually mean they want discount agents to work for a fraction of the price that the resale market pays...So what do YOU look for or offer as an Investor-Friendly agent?

Places like TJ Maxx and Marshall's have brand name linens at a fraction of the cost.

And if so: it's called competition. ;-)

He truly is inspiring and I am studying hard to achieve a fraction of his success.  

One key advantage I could see in a new neighborhood is simply the free exposure of buyers interested in the new subdivision especially if you can offer better finish or a more appealing design than the competition if it's all fairly cookie-cutter. 

Your buddy Brandon Hall has some competition.