Even if it costs a little more to be with a reputable and professional brokerage you should always calculate VALUE into your cost equation.  

Your renovations and profit after you sell doesn't factor into that equation. 

When I did the math of what that equates to, it amounts to ONLY HALF A PAYCHECK more, per year.

Kim is saying they will pay 4 points and between 15% and 20% return on a $100k investment, equating to a yearly return if the money stays in play that long.

I've learned about construction by building 4 homes, attracted investors to start a 52 unit condo project and acted as a buyers and sellers agent for 20+ transactions in a very dynamic marketplace.Ecuador is a South American country about the size of Nevada sitting on the equator, with its own stretch of Pacific Coastline, a chunk of amazonian rainforest, and a mountainous backbone peppered with volcanoes.

How do other flippers/investors in Ohio get their license with the need for a broker being part of the equation?

There are too many variables that contribute to the equation: Are you hiring a GC or subcontractors? 

I'm trying to work around the 2 yr limit on taking commish checks into the equation.  

Wes - Your HUD property is WAY off from the (ARV x .70) - repairs = offer price equation.

GMAC (via equator)3.