The agent will not be paying you/seller/buyer because the agent does not bring money to the seller/buyer in any fashion in a transaction (typical transactions), unless this agent is a partner to that person buying the property, or they are a principal to the property.Let me know if that makes sense. 

If you ever have the time and feel comfortable sharing your experiences and tips, I'd be happy to buy you a coffee.

It's real estate in markets with population growth, it's pretty hard to lose money if you get an inspection and appraisal."....Wishful thinking at best when buying C/D properties.

I have a certain ratio per100 headcount (not households, not age, not sex) I use when decidingto buy or build in a town.

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

The best strategy is to buy properties that need fixed up with hard money/HELOC, fix them up, the refi out to pay back your HELOC/hard money.

Investment Info:Condo buy & hold investment.

Once that happens, the tenant is buying the property for you. 

I have the option to buy a 1,300-sqft 3-bed, 1.5-bath house in South End neighborhood of Stamford, CT, from a family member before it goes on the market.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.