If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.

@Edward Heavrin not knowing anything about your financials I would suggest you first have cash or equivalents equal to your debt.

Too many new investors blindly copy due diligence checklists from the internet, assign equal importance to each item and blow up deals over nothing.

It equalizes  the playing field allows anyone with grit a real  shot at the American dream. 

Not because someone in that circumstance is motivated. 90%+ of the people in that circumstance are not motivated.Mistake #2.You all think that wanting to, having to, or NEEDING to sell their house equals motivated.No!

Often with probate where mom and dad leaves house to 3 kids equally. 

In my area, most agreements state that the closing costs are split equally between buyer and seller, but sometimes one party will pay everything. 

How much are they charging...Move-in fees can not equal to or exceed half of the rent. 

The problem with dividing the water bill up equally is some tenants will fight that saying other tenants are consuming more water then they are.

In most municipalities you will still be required to pay transfer taxes equal to the properties assessed value even if the property is transferred for a nominal amount plus deed prep and recording fees.