If a new investors constantly pesters about fees, an off market agreement (not exclusive) or something then they probably aren't that serious.

With it being a HUD home, I'm told they won't turn the water on till an offer has been accepted?

To "soften" or reach a compromised we agreed to ONLY have $30K of the $60K in funds be considered "OPTION CONSIDERATION" funds (giving us the EXCLUSIVE RIGHT to buy the property at the $300K Purchase price) and the OTHER $30K of funds would be STILL be given to them but we informed them that it likely will be consider TAXABLE INCOME to them.  

After an intro call and vision board, intro to strategic lending partner, four physical tours, two offers on two properties (with the second accepted below asking price) a quick inspection with (minor inspection issues resolved by seller), appraisal waiver and below market rate lock..

Reireply only accepts 1 phone number per lead.

Since there will be many investors who are not willing to sign an exclusive agreement I suspect we will start seeing realtors rewriting the contract so that they get paid by the hour rather than by commission.Has anyone else experienced this?

I decided to SPECIALIZE, to the EXCLUSION of everything else, one ONE PROPERTY TYPE, in ONE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA.

How much will end up coming out of your pocket will ultimately depend on the coverages and exclusions you have.Good luck.

Dedicate one checking account and credit card exclusively to real estate.

They wont.Primary residence holders can live in and enjoy the use of unpermitted work, self accepting known risks associated with it.