It’s also easier to attract investors because they know their risks are limited to what they put into the LLC.Finally, managing the property becomes simpler under an LLC.

Hello @Luis Herna,In this scenario, the buyer should provide the EMD (Earnest Money Deposit), as they’re the one ultimately purchasing the property.

It really just depends on what types of travelers you're attracting to your units.

If inflation and yields stay high, we might see more buyers sidelined, which could cool demand and stabilize prices.

Regarding the new construction, often this attracts more homeowners.

However, if it's truly one of those communities that has very high crime and difficult to attract any descent tenants, it can lead to disaster.

Both things are happening.Buyer agent commission is still negotiated up front with sellers although there is the option not to compensate a buyer's agent - aka have the buyer pay their agent.We also tell buyer's agents to include their commission in the offer.

I also could have sued him for my full commission because I had him sign an exclusive buyers agency agreement prior to the showing, had I wanted to.    

Most home buyers don't shop loans and just take whatever the mortgage broker is selling them.

Most likely because of their attractive flat fees!