I came across a property that is being sold by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs. 

I talked to local firm and they quoted 2k in start up fees and $70 is monthly fees, not including commission to the broker.They offer some rebates/discounts on the start up cost because I will be a veteran if/when I start there.Wondering if you think that is a fair deal?

I am currently trying to find my first deal and have come across a property that has intrigued me, but think it may be a bit over my head, so here I am reaching out to the seasoned veterans of the forums!

I worked in KC with Shaun Gamble from Veteran Home Inspection.

She will charge me 1% for basically just listing the house on the MLS and handling negotiations OR she will charge me 2% and do an "email blast" to other realtors on a weekly basis and pay for a professional photographer to take pics of the house.Option Two: A Realtor who sold my own personal townhouse and was very professional ad did a great job but will charge me about 2.4% commission.Option Three: A Realtor who sold a nearby house to the one I'm flipping for slightly over the asking price, is bilingual and specializes in selling to Hispanic families.

Either the receipts, or the photographs?  

The original quote was $2,000 for the sprinklers, $300 for the curbing, but due to me being a veteran he was giving me a 15% markdown for a total of $1,955.

There are a couple of strategies I am evaluating, would love to hear from RE veterans' POV:1.

I couldn't tell from your profile if you are a veteran and eligible for 0% downpayment loan, or maybe you have found another loan product that allows you to put $0 down, but typically you will need to bring 3.5% (if you will be living in the property) up to 25% (if purchasing an investment property that you do not plan to live in).

I am a veteran of the U.S.