@Bill Gulley (With humble respect I say the following) Once again I laugh at your posts placing your foot in your mouth speaking about things you preach to understand and do not.

As a newbie, you are most likely to have strike three and you're out of there.There are good reasons why those new in RE should not be dealing with a listing agent, you may well open your mouth and insert your foot, probably likely if you talk about pricing or any confidential information about you or your business.Now, back up.

One of the great things about learning is that you have an opportunity to keep your ears and eyes open and give your mouth a break.

(Well, email and BP post, I suppose)On one side of your mouth you are saying you work with a non-profit and on the other side you are here asking for a fee.  

Keep your mouth shut.

If you go into a property with this, you will be making a move that will be over extending yourself and I would try to stay away from that because if that is the only money you have, that move with the money will stress you out and maybe even put a bad taste in your mouth to never invest again! 

You should also list your educational degrees and some the places where you have very successfully worked, so potential clients will know all of the things you have done in the past that would make them want to listen to anything you might have to say ... oh ... and also for them to be willing to pay money to hear what might come out of your mouth!

Relationship marketing is simply running your mouth to everyone that you interact with during your day. 

it's a personality style, I like doers-- put your money where your mouth is and do it!   

Conversely, is now the time to discuss future plans for growth with this lender, or keep your mouth shut and be conservative?