What happens is that I find out what area and how much money they can afford per month and then look for a home for them depending on what they need.

Just don't put down more earnest money than you can afford to lose.

If she can't afford an amortizing loan, SHE CAN'T AFFORD THE HOUSE.all cash

The last thing you want to do is invest two or three thousand dollars into being an agent, then having to drop out because you can't afford to be an agent.

You will still owe him the interest, but can hopefully put it off for a few months while you get your longer-term financing in order.If you can afford to pay 12-14% then try to secure something like a prepayment penalty to keep your rate low.

I haven’t given up on So Cal yet but feel frustrated to say the least.

He's unsure if she just cannot afford the new payment or if the tenant is taking advantage of her because she knows he is selling and likely wont go through the eviction process.He offered to me to begin the eviction process but doesn't want to wait for the process to complete to close with me.

It's VERY hard to evict in MA and if they can't afford the unit + baby, you're screwed.

etc.This is why marketing to agents in general can be frustrating, because it is very much a referral driven business.About providing additional services though, there is nothing wrong with an agent recommending a company in which he has an interest (ie title company, a specific loan officer they like) as long as it's disclosed and the agent mentions that they are not required to use that service.

Hey Rosa, That must have been frustrating.