I see this as a minimum of $50,000 worth of commissions and more likely closer to $75,000 worth of commissions that I could have by getting licensed.The costs associated with getting a real estate salesperson license in my state is incredibly low in relationship to this ONE SINGLE life event of which there will surely be more in the future.I also see a major pitfall with using a real estate agent on the buy side because then I am subject to their availability for when something hits the market rather than my own availability of pouncing on something quick.I've researched out a few real estate brokerages that have a monthly fee to hang your license there and a flat fee per transaction. 

Maybe your first deal is just a base hit, and not a home run.

The best place to find such an agent is right here on BP.Finally, with a understanding of your budget and a good realtor to help, hit the market!

Interest does not reduce your cost basis as it’s considered profit even if you have not hit your cost basis (similar to rent payment it doesn’t reduce your basis).

We have a 41 unit apartment complex, and our insurance was about 12k per year for an ACV policy, but last year we were hit by a bad wind and hail storm which caused us to have to file a claim for the roofs and some AC units. 

I’ve hit a few sewer pipes and left trench open for builder to get a plumber to repair.

My first deal wasn’t great, it was a base hit, but it got the ball rolling, and I learned a lot.

Max, you hit it right on.

I was familiar with the area, knew the market was hot, so I made a full price offer less than an hour after the sign hit their yard How did you finance this deal?

Worst they can say is no so hit them super low!