They could sneak an exclusion in.

You can have your seller sign an exclusion to the MLS and market the property on your own to double end the deal.

Be sure the photos are dated (picture of newspaper if using a digital camera).

Go to a couple Pizza places get the real estate for sale mags or newspapers go to their websites to search new listings.

If he will give you an exclusive option, then great.

Its hard to believe, especially for me, but its no longer exclusive to unsanitary people.

If she doesn't she is costing you and everyone else.As long as you do your end correctly nothing to worry about.I wouldn't be too worried about tax implications for her as it will not be subject to tax under section 121 (home sale exclusion).

If you want to ramp up your business, get someone with experienceAlso, I have noticed from my own experience that investors dont like to give names of their contractors, because they want exclusivity and if they find a good one, they tend to keep them in secret.

So my options here for flipping are 1. calling banks and seeing if they have any distressed property they want to sell, and 2. finding deals myself through various sources (newspaper, craigslist, etc) Also finding investors for each way.

Often, obituary columns are on line, so you don't need to subscribe to all the newspapers.