It is my understanding that with a dual agent (and i am the buyer) that the dual agent's duty/loyalty is to the seller, correct?  

That's why you need a specific, detailed contract and either a clear understanding of how overages would be handled or a fixed price contract. 

Since we have additional cash to put the required down payment on a conventional loan I'm inclined to go that way and avoid collatoralizing our primary residence but can someone help me understand the key differences between HELOC and HEIL and why I might be wrong in choosing a conventional loan over the existing equity options?

From what I understand, it seems I will need to verify how the transfer was done in 2007 (quit claim (bad?)

Hey folks,Sorry for the rather broad discussion - I've got a bit of an odd situation right now which is rather time-sensitive, so I wanted to get this out sooner (even in a more broad & vague form) rather than later.I've decided to quit my relatively high paying job in the near future to travel for awhile (couple years, visiting home ever few months or so) and possibly even retire early.

looking for a realtor that knows how to work and understanding of investors. looking in Akron ohio

@Chris Seveney1: I am buying a note from them.2: Performing note only No referrals yet, I am new to this so still doing my homework to make sure I understand what I am getting into.I do understand there would be some risk so I want to make sure I know what they are and how to get out of it in one piece.

From my limited understanding of the city Albuquerque is a street to street call on quality of the area. 

Cheers,André Truth be told, I don't understand what you don't see.

Jay, I didn't really understand what point you were making.