@Dante AndersonObviously it depends on your objectives, the deals on both sides, ..., which we know nothing about.

Cons might include increased inspections and regulations, potential for property damage, and the possibility of dealing with tenants who have more complex needs.

Good luck on you next deal!

They get into deals that they couldn't have gotten into previously (without using their own money or their own credit), and I get into deals that I wouldn't have gotten into previously either. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Have you done one of these deals yet.

My area inventory is about 1.6 months and not many great deals for flipping.

What crime analysis app do you use when analyzing deals and are unfamiliar with the area?

The only issue I can see by initially circumventing your agent could potentially be "cut out" of the deal and/or their commission when you do end up writing an offer because the listing agent could argue that your agent was not "procuring cause" for your interest in the property since you contacted the listing agent directly and began negotiations. 

It wasn't a good enough deal for us to take down so we listed it for her and found her a buyer willing to assume the loan which allowed her to get way more for the property than if it was being sold in as-is condition.