The buying opportunities in that period were crazy from other less capitalized/experienced owners at that time, one owner got a failed class A for 1/2 the value to build 5 years later for example.We typically perform very well in down markets, so not to wish harm to anyone, I am excited for the next cycle we’re buying makes much more sense again.  

I mean: you're not purposefully trying to cause harm to anyone else's earning potential. :) Hmm.

I brought up multi family deals for your loan because I look at this house as a deal with more potential to do harm than good.

Position the televisions so that they are out of harms way. 

So it's just spelling out what the co-op commission is so we're all in the open and the seller understands that I am compensating the other agent fairly and not harming their chances at a solid offer by going cheap on the co-op fee. 

My first step would be to refuse those two requests and offer to let him out of the lease "no harm, no foul", if he is not happy with the arrangement.  

The listing agent forwards me an inspection report that states the beam in subflooring shows signs of harmful water penetration and of termite damage.

Here is one I wrote, and you should read my other Blog posts too, and search all of BP.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10670/71992-education-and-mentoring-is-key-to-success-in-real-estate-investingHang in there, no harm done.

If I was your Broker I would just fire you & be done with this nonsense before your association begins to harm my firm's image.

As far as i know ou have to wait until the list comes out to buy them however if you know one is available there is no harm in trying (other than the time spent).