If "word" get's out that you reduce your fees, your colleague's could fins out and call you a "discount broker."

Sometimes these folks are self-serving.If you are looking for some guidance in finding properties, you may want to attend public auctions, track down sellers of expired listings, attend rent and housing court in your community.Driving the neighborhoods is a great way to find unwanted real estate.Good luck

Thank you all for your inputs (Jeff Beard).Yes, property checks off with public records on appraiser's website.

Does any one have success with pulling public records for probates that have a quit claim deed with a death certificate attached?

If you think Zestimates from 2013 are spot on, then believe the numbers (or publications) from NAR.

You can also do broker open houses or public open houses to get exposure to the inventory in your area. 

I did use some of my lower end SFH property as collateral which is a calculated risk, but reduces the money I bring to the table.

Or reduce the amt alloted for each subsequent unit,as your total cash reserve grows?

Any ideas other than going house by house to get the info on the public record?

Many Realtors will suggest purchasing a property using a FHA Loan, to reduce your out of pocket money.