I put the opinion "commissions have always been negotiable" in the same category as Henry Ford's famous statement of "you can have any color Ford you want, as long as it is black."

Once again, that is the myth that started from Wall street trying to sell their portfolio.

I was lucky enough to find a property just a few blocks from my TK purchase that was in excellent condition, fully tenanted with two units, passed the inspection with flying colors and is grossing close to the 2% rule.

From what I’ve read in the Wall Street Journal, companies like ALE Solutions specialize in placing displaced families.. so you might want to explore partnering with them.

He didn't want the walls, so he could  keep his cost low.

The units all have tri-paint jobs with ceiling paint, a nice wall color and super-white glossy trim on everything else. 

I feel better now, but perhaps I should start looking for a lawyer who can help on the matter of the tenant taking in her mother without my permission and they having walled in the deck with heavy curtains, which impedes air circulation, etc.  

After my experience of buying 2 Class C Indianapolis properties in 2023 "cash flow on paper" I saw the writing on the wall.

Let’s say just a roof repair and a little bit of dry wall and paint and replacing some door jams and baseboards.

Quote from @Jaron Walling: I bought my first house and got into REI for control, stability, and the opportunity to solve problems.