But if you're talking about one of those exclusive agreements to have your realtor represent you.

The home is in the exclusive period until 2/27, with first round of bidding closing on Sunday4 bedroom/3bathroom, but listed as 3/2 on the HUD site (HUD doesn't count rooms below grade?)

He told me his realtor is okay if someone else finds a buyer as I am thinking he doesn't have an exclusive agreement with him.

Assuming you do not have an exclusive AND you truly believe this Realtor is not the right fit for you then thank them for their time (maybe by getting them a $25 gift card) and move on.  

Live in it 2 years, then sell tax free (this is the tax code in the US, not sure if there is a capital gains exclusion for capital gains on a primary residence in Canada)?

these are not mutually exclusive. good flipping market= plenty of buyers,+ room to make a profit. good rent and hold market= positive cash flow with lots of renters.

good communication is key______________________CONTRACTORI am learning too, but you know what, use COMPETITION and FUTURE work as leverage.I like my guy but when I use him exclusively he starts slacking! 

Shhhhhh @Alex Chin, we are an exclusive group of investors!  

Get an equity partner for the MF.These are not mutually exclusive options.

I always had exclusive buyer's agency agreements with my agents - they worked only for me, and I worked only with them, not with other buyer's agents.