Hi Andrew:Your best bet is to have the title company run a preliminary title report to determine who the property owner is and how title is held.

@Russell Brazil Hey correct me if I'm wrong but the listing agreement language isn't even relevant here.The relevant contract for payment of commissions is the employment or IC agreement between the broker and agent... and I'd be willing to bet anything that contract says you get paid only if the broker gets paid.

It could be a point or so different.Some A go between 4-5% some B is 5-6%But I bet that in LA  or SF done A could be in the 3%!!

Thanks a lot man,,,It's interesting that there are so many people that would rather bet on appreciation....rather than go for cashflow.

Well, of course I wouldn't bet my money on red, but I am considering investing more of a science, not mere luck.

I am only 2 years into this so I have not gone full cycle but I would bet the smaller operators will return more roi than the larger ones.  

Know one knows what will happen with the properties surround the old hospital, but I would bet that any neighborhoods around the new hospital's location will benefit.   

I bet it's a similar situation with the second. 

Your best bet is to do a Monetized Installment Sale.

From what I've seen, traditional financing through a small bank/credit union is probably my best bet.