The fact is we just witnessed a very historic event, and I am proud of that.Our country has come a very long way in a short amount of time. 40+ years ago black folks were sent to the back of the bus, and today we elected our first President of African-American descent.That shows a lot about our country, and while I might not agree with his politics, I have never been more proud to be an American than I am tonight!

Witnesses are key in court.

Any half-wit can take a basic business law class and write up an enforceable and legal contract on a fast food napkin.

They are both enjoyable to read because he has a very nice writing style with plenty of aphorisms, wit and humor.

So you may be doing a lot of work, successfully get his properties sold, and not be legally entitled to collect any compensation.Using a work around, such as claiming to be the seller's employee, would require the seller's "cooperation", also leading to the possibility of not getting compensated.Many people when becoming aware that they may not legally be responsible for an obligation to which they freely agreed are able to find, manufacture, discover, or create numerous "reasons" to fit their greed, i.e.desire to not pay that obligation.However, on the other side I have witnesses third parties who are not licensed receive commission for doing what is essentially real estate brokerage.You may have an excellent opportunity here, just be aware of the risk of being screwed on payment.

Hi @Brook W., It's nice to meet a fellow Miami Alum on here!

Have a witness when you do eventually inspect.

Is the bank OK w/ it either way (LLC or personal purchase)?  

I'm at my wits end on how to eliminate the stale odor. 

Once upon a time 10% was standard here ... but with the "forever ascending" real estate prices most Canadian markets have witnessed over the past two decades, deposits as a percentage of price tag have dropped dramatically.I disagree with @Arlan Potter, 10% is not way too much.