And then asking me questions on how to structure the deal (i guess they do deserve their commission?)

High vacancy, high commissions, high maintenance and repair to keep in "Gold Star" condition (or whatever it's called at a particular area) and you're always paying top dollar for labor and material to get that stuff done.

John gives good advice.When planning any building like this, check with the local planning and development commission to make sure this is doable before you spend any more time or resources on it.Here in seattle all single family lots allows a second accessory dwelling, sometimes called a mother-in-law.

I would offer them their asking price minus the sale commission, which I believe is reasonable.

The really cool thing about this membership based program is that it is available in all 50 states, and it pays a rather attractive commission structure for filling out new membership applications.

Just do not look like you are dressing up an unlicensed commission deal with a $1 option.

I assign it to an investor, and now I get the assignment fee as well as the commission right?

I too myself have recnetly closed a wholesale deal and am waiting for flip to take place for my commission of $10,000+!

When things get rough agents and brokers give "creative financing" techniques to one another so that they may survive their commission only pay!

That way, I'm not paying a commission on the purchase, I am entering into a business relationship with the birddog.