When you find a prospective property, you will want to go over the profit and loss statement with a fine tooth comb and compare it with typical investment property figures.

Or option 2, still do the condition report and explain your opinion of rental rates compared to her current rent.

Having said all that, there are elements I just don't get as to what all options are for someone in my shoes, and how to learn about them, and how to not get myself in trouble trying to help homeowners.

You are really performing a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis), which is an analysis done to determine the value of a property...that is what I would reference it as to the seller.

The credit is $2,000 for a dwelling unit that is certified to have an annual level of heating and cooling energy consumption at least 50% below the annual level of heating and cooling energy consumption of a comparable dwelling unit and has building envelope component improvements that account for at least 1/5 of the 50% reduction in energy consumption.

Either one will work, as long as they're good at what they do, and comparable in price.

Compare the listing price to what they actually sold for.

Legally, we are not comparable to cell phone providers.

I would much rather do that and take the full profit on the resale than a comparatively small assignment fee right now.

This is our 4th deal together so I suppose its all about establishing relationships, after all a lot of us wouldn't be in this business if it wasn't for HML and investors.PS: How is the market in Ocala compared to the low inventory here in Palm Beach?