To add the story I told above, rented to a young girl believing she was first qualified, but later returned her deposit because she was such a PITA.

@Christopher Cadenhead I like how @Elenis C. broke it down, I suggest you do the same. 

you really broke it down a lot more clearly and beautifully than I could. 

I think many of us have cracked the code, broke our chains and beat the game.

The listing girl couldn't see I had given her an opportunity. 

Also, I didn’t wanna be the guy to take a little girls puppy away.

That's what this Realtor stands to make on a $48K purchase.....and that is IF he gets a full 3% co-broke, and IF his broker doesn't take a cut.Keep in mind, there is a 30-45 day transaction that the Realtor has to facilitate AFTER this property search and contract negotiations are complete. 

I connected with a coworker in that office for a referral of a broke and realtor in that area and things were great.

It's totally unfair because they will pay a co-broke, but for some reason they won't pay it to the Buyer who happens to also be the agent.Also, if you are buying a HUD home, you cannot be the Realtor taking a commission and the Buyer. 

copy of all my licenses  NMLS  State of Oregon broke State of CA brokercriminal back ground  credit   etc etc.. one click away.. now obviously I don't send this out willy nilly and its the last piece before someone would consider working with me..