Upside: you can represent yourself on the buying side and have the seller pay you a commission or leverage a better price in lieu of a commission.

It could be more of a red flag if you don't claim it, because lenders will know you are not truthfully representing expenses.

Hope that helps, and yes this is "my" market for REI, I both personally invest and represent investors for a decade plus in the area, I know it exceptionally well. 

Here in Memphis as someone who will normally represent the investor.

The listing agent will sell you the house but they represent the seller and will not have your best interests in mind.  

I am searching for an agent to represent me in the Orlando market. 

The National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics states this in Article 3, "Standard of Practice 3-9 of the Code also states that Realtors® representing buyers or tenants “shall not provide access to listed property on terms other than those established by the owner or the listing broker.”

I specialize in tenant rep and represent McDonalds Panda Express Denny’s and other nationals.

However, I am not doing it to represent others.

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