Let me know if you want a referral to a rockstar VA-specializing LO in Colorado that won't hammer you on fees.You have a unique advantage as a veteran that most investors don't.  

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

You can also download the Meetup app and see if theres any REI groups in your area where you can network with other beginning and Veteran Investors.

What I see are, and like you said, "not just first timers", are veteran REI using every fancy "profit" term in the book, usually with future events they have no control over, to justify buying a deal that is currently bad with the hopes of it becoming a good one in the future. 

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.

I have  a photographic memory and keep everything in my head but it's time to start putting it on paper.

Because of my complete lack of experience, I am asking the seasoned veterans here at Bigger Pockets!

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.

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?