Thanks everybody, and yes I have huge goals, I also have a work ethic that is out of this world!

I think if you check the Texas laws, rules, and code of ethics, you will find your thoughts are illegal for the real estate agent to take a bribe or disclose seller information without the seller’s permission.

Any other legal/ethical ways to get cash back from seller for repairs as opposed to just a reduced price?

If you had the intent to hold for investment and were waiting for capital appreciation, then it would certainly qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment.

I believe in ethics of open and honest communication and I even ask the agent what's her goals just so she knows that I would like to meet her halfwayFar as the contracts, I was asking because I read it somewhere that you can get them from an attorney or realtor.

Building on that the guru may have no problem suggesting less than ethical or even illegal techniques.

So, to help you in this current example, simply tell your seller you agree to do so, however, to be able to do it legally and ethically, you will require another a purchase contract that is assignable or better yet, an option contract which you should record with the county recorders office.

There are some ethics questions you might want to ask yourself.

Ethics is ethics...period.

Arjun K.I am talking about the ethics and legality of talking to the tenants before closing.