Transparency is absolutely vital for your peace of mind.

While I admit to finding this difficult to implement, I think it's vital to schedule time.

First impression is vital.

A follow on.......sorry.......I want to add that it is OK....even preferable to bide your time and learn about all the different facets of RE investing.  

It will not tell you exactly what to do but its GREAT foundation material especially since it takes you through all different facets of the real estate "agame".Good luck finding your in!

It mostly depends on how confident you sound when you ask it and it is vital info for you to make any decision about whether you want to buy)2b.

Yes I understand there are many facets and variables with an undertaking of this magnitude, but blood, sweat, tears, ingenuity and common sense can create marvels and monuments then this is no different.  

This is especially important if the funds from the equity or future cash-flow are vital to your retirement lifestyle (everyday expenses or emergency money).I can only think of three other options I would consider with pros and cons:1.)

This is important because, since they are both the seller and the real estate agent (representing themselves- the seller) in the transaction, if they, for example, omit disclosing something vital to the buyer that is detrimental to the buyer, the buyer can sue the seller (agent).

Hello to all on BP, I am a student of real estate in all facets of the business.