Nowadays, it is common on certain listings like short sales, where the list agent will not or can not dual represent so in those cases, the tactic can not be used.I created another strategy to avoid the potential conflict of interest which allows me to gain a better chance of getting my offers accepted from list agents where they make more money without having to dual represent.

Dual control accounting, you stay involved.

(he had opened up the breaker and hardwired it because he needed a higher voltage/different shaped outlet than was in the unit)So, that was a real screw up in terms of my judgment and jumping to conclusions, but thankfully had no financial consequences.

@Ana Nomys  @Thomas Young Classification of PropertiesA Properties-Cream of the CropBuilt within last 10 yearsRented by younger professions Command Highest rentsAmenities Pool, Workout Room, Tennis Clubhouse etc.High Speed internet, Alarm systems etc.Properties lower maintenance low-risk tenantsTenants maybe relocating, looking for a home, Dual Income couples no kidsTurnover higher than a C PropertyConsider Highest and Best use maybe a special population.B Properties Still High EndBuilt in last 20 yearsRents quite high not as high as A propertyTenants white collar workers and higher paid blue collarC Properties Gold that looks like leadBuilt within the last 30 years.Tenants blue collar some government sponsored Vehicles in lot >10 years old and > number of pickup trucksMost vehicles gone during the day—workingSome deferred maintenance.In rentals foreverD Properties-Worst Area of townBuilt 40 years or moreGood CashflowManagement IntensiveNot a good starting out propertyAssisted housing, out of prison, hard luck etc.Lets take a look at the city and grade the areas.Grading Areas of the CityA AreasUpper level society resideHigh end PropertiesPath of ProgressConstruction tear down old build newB AreasBlue collar workers liveBusiness in area serve needs, bowling alleys, Nail salons, pizza movie rentals etc.Comb subsidized housing and othersIf you allow subsidized make sure they have a job.C AreasFilled with restaurants and business that support c-type tenantsOld strip malls in need of repair.

They are great dual use properties.  

If not, you can go with nice vinyl, dual glazed retro-fits and they will probably run around $250 an opening including install if you can find a window person who won't rip you off.

Yes Sir, pilot since 1991, dual rated, IP in rotor and ASEL.

Had it dual listed up until the new tenants came along.

Dual use items for personal and business stuff can be linked quickly to give us an accurate cash flow accounting at a high level without investing a ton of time banging stuff into a customized spreadsheet.

No I don't feel you should be angry.This isn't a pocket short sale listing from what you are describing.The servicer for the loan as part of their PSA agreement probably stipulates the property to be exposed FULLY to the market to extract the most value.If you do not have a buyer brokerage agreement with this agent your a CUSTOMER and NOT a CLIENT.If you had an agreement signed with you as a client and also the seller then when doing the purchase and sale they could select dual agency if allowed in your state.They could also bring another agent in for your side or fill in the contract with you being the customer and the seller the client.There is also implied duty with the lender on a short sale as the bank is taking the loss on the loan and approving the sale or it doesn't close.It sounds like you are looking for a needle in a haystack and now you are upset competition is involved.It happens.