Should we attempt to engage a real estate agent on some smaller (than typical) fee schedule?

So effectively it cashflows 800, but some of that is just money he's saved. 

I'll only add that when he shows you his insurance documents, call the insurance company and verify that his policy is in effect before you hire him.

Does anyone have experience of a more effective compensation package?

I then filed a few restraining orders and such and basically turned the local police force into my personal bodyguards.So, i ended up renting the house to a police officer that I had met during the process for 100 dollars a month (it was worth 800), he had 4 dogs that made it difficult to find a place to stay cost effectively which only helped annoy the other homeowner.

I'm looking to get into wholesaling but of course looking to be an understudy if possible of someone in the area until I learn how to effectively perform the transactions.

He left behind his girlfriend in the apartment and all his stuff except his personal effects and computer.

I haven't had any luck with "return service requested" on the bottom of my pieces.I have found skip trace (the good ones) to be very expensive and not cost effective. 

Once one person gets on board from a network it'll be a domino effect with other people in the network.

What do you think is your most effective method of lead generation?