As mentioned above, it’s actually on the inexpensive side.

Sure people talk a ton on how they kinda made it happen when deal presented it self but many markets are super hot and by the time you figure it out, that deal will be taken by someone that already has it figured out. 

We are closing on a duplex on Wednesday where the rent is $800/Unit/Side.

If you just pick any one of “hot areas” and get started and focus in on that one area or a specific Zip code, you should see results.... unless that area is just too saturated with direct mail...... or pick a few areas and just be really specific with your list......... if you can get a property under contract for 70% of ARV minus repairs you’ll have a deal 

Commission amount seems right for my area in that most of them want 3% for the seller and 3% for the buyer all coming from the seller side. 

1.Ask for a copy of their standard seller side and buyer side closing documents2.Ask if they close any non-traditional type transactions you intend to use.3.Ask for a copy of their standard fees, and if title policy rates are not set by a governing body4.Ask about insurance premium rates.5.I would ask them if they are investor friendly.6.If they double close and if what do they, ask what do they charge for the 2nd close?

After the fact surprises don't go over well on either side.

It is very hot right now so I am looking for alternatives SF and Condos.

I would run the numbers as if both sides were rented( you being one of the renters) and if the numbers work, do it.

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