Some states are mutual release, meaning the seller and buyer have to agree to the release of earnest money if the deal does not close.

Thanks guys - my partner does the Brokerage and we were discussing how to address the commission - we are fine paying just debating how to handle the upfront question when the Buyers agent calls about the listing ...My thoughts were to simply state that Seller is fine paying a commission and put it in the offer - and he wants to offer the % upfront ... 

Being in SoCal I see you already understand the need to buy a rental out of state.

He stated that the power demand is available.

Ray you can still lend in CA you simply need a RE Broker to run the paper work for you so the state Is happy and they will usually want some sort of fee for their time and risk / effort.

2️⃣ Property Tax Deduction: Claim up to $10K for state & local taxes.3️⃣ Capital Gains Exclusion: Sell your home?

He says he has Cash buyers in (State), and is will to work under JV.

Our insurance company (State Farm) doesn't cover flood, so our flood insurance policy is through FEMA's NFIP (national flood insurance program).

There are DSCR programs that are 20% down for 1-4 units with a 680 and above credit score depending on state.

Being about an hour from Disney, their reviews seem to paint a picture that there are many folks that stop through for a few nights on their way to theme parks or further south in the state.