The appraisal for the house came in at $335 when we bought it, and we conducted what we thought, was an extensive inspection (including a separate termite inspection).

Put emotion aside, look at the facts, and make a decision based on the financial analysis you've conducted. 

The rents were a bit lower too, there must be some consideration on the other side in order to charge gig fees for minor infractions that management usually takes care of.Next, is the business on premises, that is certainly in violation of tenant's rights to work, so long as the business conducted is not open to the public, like a hair dresser, but an insurance agent commonly works out of their home, so does a Realtor, you probably do to.

But go out just a couple of miles and you still have the same cash flow but a friendlier environment to conduct business.Best of luck!

I'm interested to hear how you guys and gals conduct your closing procedures.

I can't speak for how others conduct business but when we sign a contract with someone, whether we intend to keep the property for our own portfolio or assign the contract, it's our responsibility to put up earnest money.  

But for the sake of actually conducting the transactions, does an agent make this process easier or is it a simple enough process to do on my own.As I sit here and think about it, I don’t even know how to initiate the buy, present the contract forms, and close.

You guys are making money and conducting your business as you see fit, I shouldve just made a note to not do business with you, I didnt need to take this so public.the laughing almost mocking nature of your next post about needing a lawyer was actually kind of funny, even if it seemed more an attempt to deflect the early conversation. 

A simple examination of the National Association of Realtors® Code of Ethics Article 4 outlines specifically how agents are to conduct themselves (if they are Realtors® that is) if acting on their own behalf.  

What questions should I ask my self in conducting this deal?