If a dual agency is going to be established, it needs to be disclosed to all parties involved, and each party would need to agree in writing to the new relationship, and limitations that come with it.When you are dealing with a Realtor of integrity, none of these situations present issues. 

If there is a bank loan involved then no. 

Your best bet is to sit down and talk with an agent and discuss your needs and wants.  

I certainly can't speak for all banks, but if you insist on going small loan commercial you're likely to find the best bet at the smallest banks you can find. maybe a credit union.

I'm happy to be part of this community and I hope this will be a great learning experience for everyone involved! 

I think you’d all agree it goes without saying that there is some time and work involved.

I'm aware that "re-training" (as @Brandon Turner would say) will be part of the work involved in getting this property churning at full efficiency, however I think I have more important decisions to make (see below). 

This is our first time doing this so it’s learning curve involved for us.

@Arthur Wilson III if you are looking for a mentor I would highly recommend getting involved in/attending any real estate investor associations in your area or any BP meet ups, like you already mentioned.

In IL, we have attorneys involved on every deal.