This is because in their MLS system they put a range in the houses they want you to buy, the higher value the higher the commission.

On further looking into the details, I found out that he has also not paid any association fees since last few months and now this months water bill is due as well.What should I do at this time to take control this situation to get worse and reduce my loss ?

For example, most smaller contractors wouldn't know what to do with the scope of work sections for those contracts nor would they know how to deal with AIA Billing System. 

I’m currently trying to find a duplex around my area that I can “househack” and dip my toes in the water of real estate.

If a water heater breaks, will you be able to find a contractor willing to wait 7-10 days to receive a check from your IRA?

I’m holding off signing papers to this condo I won at auction until I figure out if the water damage is going to empty my pockets.

This was my first time to flip a house and I think this was the best way for me because I don't really have a solid system like the pros, so I tend to take longer getting things sorted out. 

BP has all the "legal" forms you need Im kind of a systems nerd, so DM me or if you can come tuesday, grab me and I'll tell you how it works.

@Joe Splitrock Jobs do drive growth, but to only look at one factor and derive causality from it misses or ignores lots of other things happening in an enormously complex and interrelated system. 

As a buy and hold investor, I don't like them as they get wrapped up eventually due to moisture/water.