New building permits have slowed down, relatively speaking, in 2024.

This is a forum, and people are entitled to have different opinions.

Legally speaking, if you have agreed to an installment sale, I'm not sure if the stepped-up basis is applicable.

Experienced and in contract as we speak. 

Before that, a friend of my cousin lived there rent-free as well.Attempts to Resolve the Issue: I’ve made three attempts to resolve the situation by speaking with my aunt about either selling the property or negotiating a buyout of my share.

We made specific trips to the local police precinct to speak with the drug task unit, but importantly, we networked with someone who absolutely knew what they were doing. 

Speak to their references.

**Exclusive Representation Clause**: Many exclusive agreements mean that if you buy a property during the term of the contract, your realtor is entitled to a commission, even if you find the property independently.

With long term rentals, the comision is a little smaller think 7 - 12%Can't speak too much on placement fees from personal experience as we focus more on short term rentals in our business, but I have seen many people charge them... rightfully so.

The seller's entitlement amount stays tied up until paid off.