I think for this particular project, I’ll list to sell solely for the cash infusion and then work on building up the long-term portfolio.

If the deal falls apart earlier in the life of the investment, yes, the capital investor stands to lose much more (and yes--the financial scale of deal matters, as you indicate too).I'm assuming that the "worker" probably has a little financial contribution for skin in the game (say, 5k of a 50k down payment), is also sourcing the deal, swinging the hammer, and listing/property managing for as long as the property is held.

Impossible to predict what the market would do, but you aren't solely relying on natural appreciation which is good.

Op, hope you find an alternative source to get it done.

Thank you Michael, I have been using those methods like deal machine, list source etc... that you have mentioned with no luck as of yet.

I have seen the money supply issue stated from a number of sources. 

New to the forum and BP, looking to source some advice from Austin MSA veterans. 

Just because they are paying little to nothing doesn't mean you should ignore how they are getting their source of income.

Dangerous to bet solely on appreciation but if you need to park some capital in a low risk asset to hedge against inflation and also for tax reductions - those areas may be great for you. 

@Alex Tokmazeyskiy - I think it really depends on your needs as an agent and how exactly you plan to use your license.If you plan on becoming a full-time agent and making it your sole source of income, I'd probably suggest linking up with one of the bigger firms (Coldwell Banker, Baird & Warner, Keller Williams) with properly structured training.If you are looking to just use your license as an investor, then maybe finding a smaller boutique broker with lower commissions is the way to go.