This might seem very unconventional, and this is totally just my own opinion, but maybe you should just take a look at what the most is you are going to get out it financially after lawyers, and decide if this is really worth the emotional drain and continued hurt.

I'm quickly learning that I have to keep my emotions out of it.

She is an immigrant, and I'm not sure she would have even understood what a broker/buyer agreement is.The second couple were so young, that they got caught up in the emotions of being "interrogated" by the mortgage broker.I can see how I could have had a "stronger relationship" with them, where they would have turned to me, instead of "running away".

However, the criticisms are well-developed (albeit sometimes emotional), and backed with research.

But I want to dig deeper.

The reason I chimed in on this post was because I have seen people have consistently terrible results, when they let emotion rule their investing.

Now, you may have to dig deeper to find good contractors, home inapectors.

You must be emotionally prepared to walk at any time, if you are truly looking for the best deal.What is the reason for using a realtor?

Luckily with commercial there tends to be less of an "emotional" or "fair market" factor to the valuation of the property in that valuation is often directly tied to it's cashflow performance so the bank will have a greater probability of not let you refi to a level that the property becomes a negative performer.

At that point your in deeper with costs.Find an agent that does business in that neighborhood and is well respected.