Flynn re a property in Petaluma where he swindled the co-owners.

If you are working with a reputable provider, they usually have this all ironed out to the point where safety is not your major concern - their reputation is at stake if they try to swindle you.

I tell my tenants where to leave the keys and when they can expect the return of their deposit minus damages beyond wear and tear.I agree with you about how the tenant here probably felt swindled due to the OP doing the walk through with him present and then coming back later with damages.

Its great to see young people think about their future but don't get swindled by all the success stories and think its going to be the same for you.

Nothing mattered, the seller was so irate and felt betrayed and swindled, after all, in his mind after the first appraisal (and in his mind, the only appraisal) was done that the deal was going to sail.I contacted an attorney recommended by my agent, but he has some doubts about my ability to sue for damages.

You aren’t being swindled.

I feel totally swindled. 

I have to disclose to everyone  I speak with that I'm a licensed broker and that I'm not using my expertise to swindle them.2.)

While I don't plan to swindle anybody, I also know that agents have a fiduciary responsibility, specifically when disclosing information.

I wanted advice on how to talk with investor/homeowner and how to make it seem like i'm not swindling them and actually am providing assistance.For example, i wrote an LOI on a home that is in dire need of rehab ARV is probably around 300k and i wrote 135k seller carry or 100k cash and she was hesitant.