Make sure he is well represented.

You absolutely must be certain that you are not ever representing anyone else’s interests besides yours and your partner’s.

If I find a deal through a wholesaler and am working with a real estate agent, does the real estate agent represent me in the transaction still? 

I wouldn't rule out the possibility of representing others, but currently I don't have the time to dedicate to a client. 

These are interchangeable marketing terms that represent non-conventional loans.

Many are well represented by companies here on Bigger Pockets. he most popular markets are ClevelandToledoMemphisBirminghamKCIndyI recommend setting up keyword alerts for each area as they are discussed in the forums daily with advertisements posted in the BiggerPockets marketplace hourly.

Assuming I’ve gutted out everything and updated the major systems, Property Taxes represent the largest expense.

Like @Saravanan Saravanan stated above our local custom is to prorate all the current year taxes to the day of close and that would be indicated on your purchase agreement and shown as so on the closing disclosure.Did you have an agent representing you in the transaction?

So I am planning on getting my real estate agent's license and representing buyers/sellers.

if they refuse I guess they refuse.. contact listing agent and tell them you want to make an offer.you can say your representing yourself and you will have an attorney draft the purchase contractor you can go to the Staples or on line and find your own contracts and fill them out.