, I'd suggest you read this book and check your work ethic and attitude against those who, while seemingly just like you, have already made a couple of million.all cash

I am still considering how ethical these contingencies are.

Some are very good and ethical, and many are not.

For the most part, I agree with you.However,My philosophy is to get the transaction done and provide great service throughout the process.In your efforts from the statement above, it Can be the case where a deal is done that maybe shouldn't have or maybe an important contingency is missed on the buyer's behalf, etc. etc.I like how you have an ethical approach to your duties.

If you are the type of person who gives up easily and does not have a strong work ethic or is not persistant then you are going to have a tough time.

Be ethical, be smart, be good to them and close them.

Worse is the Fannie Mae executive that Obama just fired for his favored treatment as a Mozillo "friend".

On multi-family properties, you usually avoid a lot of headaches by just having quarterly treatments routinely.

They are bound by ethics, statute, and their fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the Seller.

It also says that all kitchens, floor coverings, window treatments, HVACs and light fittings (for example) must be replaced no earlier than half-way through the lease, and the property repainted upon vacation.