The problem is that when you try to flip a non-traditional houses, the risk factor increases dramatically.

Look for the wording “Non-exclusive agreement” in their contract and confirm verbally with them that if they don’t produce a high quality tenant who you approve of, they do not get paid a commission.Disadvantages: The agent will not be there to help you when the tenant stops paying rent in the second month, so it is up to you run your own background check if you are not satisfied with the agent’s check of the prospective tenant.

Increasing expenses is an obvious answer; non-obvious answer lies somewhere in the realm of corporations, being fully employed by real estate business, etc, hiring myself as an employee....I'd really appreciate any advice, even a referral to a real estate CPA would be useful.

Most board of Realtors contracts have a non assignment clause.

J Scott I understand that your experience is that it is difficult or impossible to sell a non-rehabbed property to an FHA buyer.

It's the beliefs of the Catholic Church and other faith based organizations, that are vehemently opposed to abortion and birth control, and have hospitals that are operated as non profit organizations, and should not have to sacrifice their beliefs in order to comply with the healthcare bill.

I am using an addendum which restricts my loss to my EMD in the event of non performance.Making 1 offer at a time with a short review/ratification period allows me to make several offers in a short period of time, without running the risk of spending a lot of money on EMDs and inspections.

"signed a NAD"You mean a "NDA" non-disclosure agreement correct??"

So now, they're having to play catch up.My guess is the non-judicial states are a better barometer for where the real market is.

Non distressed/ distressed housing searches.