@Jimmy O'Connor I was not bashing your insights and references to bars and coffee shops - I thought it was informative and interesting thing I had not thought of before.

If you can’t get a referral, check your local bar association to see who is part of the civil litigation section.

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If everything lines up, it seems like a great way to maximize returns for all parties.

In full disclosure to both parties I let them know I am compensated at the end when the final product is realized and brought to market.If the deal comes together I always make sure the sellers have their own attorney in the mix to hold deposits and represent them on the sale.What I am finding is sellers are hiring their own brokers and paying them commissions for doing next to nothing. 

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few days in they asked to add 4 more people. hearing all the horror stories about parties and trashing the house, what are the tricks and ways to minimize the risk?

If I'm understanding the situation, a CFD from a former owner to a third party was recorded after the former owner was out of title. 

Thanks There are a number of 3rd parties, such as American Home Shield, that will provide you with a home warranty. 

Security bars on sliding doors and windows too.