2- he said that he will be owed commission if any buyers he brought us during the listing period ends up buying my house.

@Heidi Fahringer wasted time doing several calls and then a meeting with a CPA and then got shocked with their proposed fee.After even more wasted time trying to find out from them why the fee was 10x what I had been paying - a lightbulb in my head finally lit up and I asked the revealing question and found they had a minimum charge.Obviously, we were not a fit.

Priced too high, rehab estimates too low, and they don't factor in the cost of selling (commissions and closing costs). 

One of them (house B) just closed less than a month ago.

They actually will usually automatically send it to you after you close and they figure out it's a rental. 

With your focus on learning and networking, you’re setting yourself up for success.

The home is expected to close in 1st week of Dec.Here are the options I'm considering:1.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

The seller wants to give a credit for repairs so we can close early but the closing costs are already covered.

Quote from @Ryan Konen: @Chris Seveney I've lost a job at company that was morally challenged when I spoke up they found reasons to dissolve my position.