So for that, I would recommend getting a referral from someone trusted, someone without an agenda and someone who is not getting paid to refer you to the sponsor.

Charged me $1700 for the pro group in sleezy way (never issued or emailed one single invoice or pre-notify that the next monthly charge of $99 would occur).

Paid Cash, Sold on a Contract How did you add value to the deal?

Sewer Cabling/Drain Cleaning: When there's a blockage, usually paid by the owner unless the tenant caused it.

The contract states “listing broker compensation shall be paid if property is sold, exchanged, conveyed within 30 days after the expiration of the listing agreement or termination of this agreement etc etc etc etc”- our listing agreement was set to expire on November 30, 2024 but we terminated it early- does this mean he will be owed commission if one of the buyers ends up buying my house on say January 1?

Not sure about lead times now, I worked with them pre covid.

The property currently has a mortgage on  it, but it should be paid off during the sale as my parents want to own the property free and clear. 

With 700+ credit you should be able to get mid to high 6s if you pay a couple points and do a 5 year pre payment penalty.

It is normal to get cold feet but the main thing is to do the best due diligence you can do prior to going under contract-  "Pre-DD". 

I currently only have 1 duplex, however I want to set this up right so it will work for any size portfolio.Currently I haveHome folder>multi family/single family/legal documentsInside the multi family I have Name of property-> general property maintenance/first floor/second floor Inside of first floor (the one currently rented)I have, pictures (before and will have after) / lease documents / a spreadsheet with each month, what day rent was paid, if it was late, if late was fee paid?