This is extremely common right now.

This is a two part discussion...In recent years, Short-Term Rental Arbitrage has become more common, especially in my market of Orlando, FL. 

And there are 4 PG&E meters - 1 for each unit plus 1 for the common areas.Alameda County assessor website lists the 'use code' for the property as 2600 which is "3 units, lesser quality than 2300 or unknown legal"I had stopped by city hall right before the shutdown and after a quick initial search, they mentioned the property is listed as a duplex in their records.

The most common portfolio style loan in Texas is a 20 year adjustable rate loan.

It's definitely a common situation for many investors.

If working for themselves, they would gross either 6% if they are on both sides of the transaction or 3% if the buyer comes from another brokerage (most common).Broker other side: if the buyer comes from another brokerage, then they generally agree to split commission (in this case 3% goes to each brokerage).

In Cincinnati, it is common on older 4 families for LL to pay gas, and that can be a very expensive bill. 

It seems common sense that investors wouldn’t want to buy properties in a dangerous neighborhood, etc.

@Ramon Flores I've seen agents work together if they are under the same brokerage, but it's not all that common.

Is this a strategy that is commonly used or is the real estate commission worth the saved time/effort?