Your upfront costs will increase, but I suspect you will get your money’s worth.  

I’ve been working in property management/real estate since 2020 and really want to try my hand at starting my own company.

If you have a handle on the value of the house, can make an offer that protects you and adhere to the contingency deadlines like inspection and financing,  a buyer's agent does nothing but waste your time and cost you thousands.  

Why manage people and do everything in house?

Are you estimating CoC with just the down payment & closing costs? 

Or is it considered a price reduction, lowering your cost basis in the property?

I assume you mean a property manager.  

Originally posted by @Allen McGlashing:Has anyone had success with finding a Rockstar property manager in the Cleveland Ohio area.

If you are an experienced real estate agent or a property management company with local expertise in the Jacksonville market, I would love to connect.

Those who do not give a forwarding address generally are afraid of being served with a notice or lawsuit for the cost of damage beyond what their deposit covered.