Buyer's agents typically represent you at no cost (commission is oftentimes paid for by the seller) AND they'll give you MLS access, off-market deal access, transaction coordination, etc.Holding your license and gaining MLS access is associated with fees - MLS Dues, licensing fees, continuing education fees, broker desk fees, etc.On the other hand, if you are looking to monetize your licensee status by helping folks buy and sell RE, you can earn extra income and potentially make this a career.I began as a part-time agent and was able to quit my 9-5 job after about 18 months.Best of luck to you moving forward!

Having said that, with leverage or with other passive investors, real estate can be converted to a fast path to wealth, with a high degree of control. 

Hi Logan, you may want to check out the Utah Valley Real Estate Investors Association (uvreia dot com). 

@Jonah SimmonsI know Edmonton well, did one of my degrees up there at UofA.

There is a line on the Pennsylvania Association of realtors Agreement of Sale that says unless stated otherwise it is split 1% and 1%, but if you agree differently with whomever you are under contract with, you would fill out that section and then that is what would apply. 

ATTENTION ALL INDIANAPOLIS LANDLORDS AND INVESTORSIndianapolis InvestorsThe Indiana State REIA legal councilors have been on the phone today with lobbyists for the Apartment Owners Association due to serious concern over “Proposal #41” being heard TONIGHT at the Indianapolis City County Council.The essence of the ordinance is a series of fines begining with $500, then $2500, then $7500 PER TENANT and PER OCCURANCE against landlord’s who violate this tenant’s rights ordinance.

@Esther Ghebremichael, there will clearly be costs associated with a sale, so figure closer to $70k net from the sale. 

The National Association of Realtors Board recently voted to ban pocket listings by 5/1/2020 or sooner(timing depends on local boards/MLS). 

After that, you'll likely have to put down 20-25%.BTW, I've been attending a lot of events here in San Diego at The San Diego Creative Investors Association.

Also, look into some of the industry associations.