The keeps them doing is part is addiction for me. 

I’m a bit late to the party but wanted to say Welcome as well!

We get the advantage of renting out a "whole space" but are still onsite to prevent parties, vandalism, etc. 

I'm looking at it from more of a learning/networking stand point then from a save money down the line on commissions stand point?

I really believe that while an agent should be very knowledgeable about the real estate market....you should also have a great connection with that person because its going to be a fun/scary/emotional/weird/crazy/hectic time and you want to be able to ride that roller coaster with someone you generally like and can stand putting up with numerous showings and phone calls and texts.

This property has a vacant lot attached to it (multifolio) which I figured on selling along with a stand alone 4/2 that is adjacent to it to get some of my capital back and then finance the rest of the buildings with that 10 year . so many moving parts though it gives me a little anxiety.

The listing agent can represent both parties and maybe you like one of them enough to be your realtor for future properties.

I can stand the neg flow by using the additional reserved 25% I didn't put down, but I assume that lenders will not allow too much loans when they see that bad $flow.

As it stands now my buying capital is in another house.

I personally prefer having a HELOC on stand by, not a cash out refi.