I put the ball in the tenants court for these types of situations.

These relationships can help you navigate any complex dynamics at work as well as help you gain support, mentorship and valuable insights.

I do not wish to go to small claims court, but at least I can try collecting from her via 3rd party service and if unpaid, report the credit bureaus.

I've always been interested in real estate especially in apartment complexes.

Most agents don't want to run around looking at 50-80K houses that need significant rehab because they are complex sales that take a ton of time.  

I've been watching a lot of videos, listening to podcasts, and reading books to educate us on real estate investing.We are in the process of seeking an agent as well as mentorship from seasoned professionals to navigate the complexities of the market today.

I think you might put yourself up to legal risk from the family once they find out they aren't getting the house and take you to court for them singing under duress or another circumstance where they were not of right mind. 

So the cost was maybe even baked into the home price, which the buyer pays.Bottom line is this: the courts found that the  industry illegally conspired to keep commissions high.

Also file a complaint with the CFPB Submit a complaint | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (consumerfinance.gov)Regarding do you have any legal action - you can prove you do not owe it but you will not get any compensation - courts have ruled long ago the only recourse you have is actual money you lost - there is no "pain and suffering" if a statement is incorrect and you have to fight with them on it.

The tenant has been a problem from the beginning, such as behind in rent for a year, buys a brand-new Jeep, lies about ex-husbands job, child support, court cases, etc...Now, the house needs a new deck, so I went up to inspect it.