I've done some negotiation with the seller already and we've agreed on the broad terms of the deal.

Do you have the case online? 

I'm guessing the longer we do it, the more contractors we'll know and that will help. 

The buyer representation agreement states that the buyer commission amount offered by the seller (usually 2% to 3%) is credited/refunded to the buyer.

I immediately got home and created a laminated note about the unique local bakery, which bakes the best croissant I have ever tasted, including the croissant I had in Paris, just around the corner of the Airbnb listing.

Sorry you went through this!

I wanted to be able to help educate people, especially the underserved community, about real estate, whether buying, selling, and assisting with the process of foreclosures and short sales.

If they push back and demand a 60-day notice, then extend your notice to the full 60 days.Example: The lease expires in 40 days and the tenant demands a full 60-day notice.

My advice would be, if you truly want to learn the business, lease it up, refinance, pull some money out, and go on to the next one.

@Jesi Young I like the tone of your post.