Hey @Jason Dumbaugh,This is not investment advice just my thoughts:You’re in a strong position with great options!

here is the situation. i left a really good paying job to take care of my 81 year old parents because my dad is chronically ill and my mom is almost there. i wont go into too much detail, but my sis doesnt help them. ill leave it at that. we have a person who comes twice a week to help with cleaning and other household tasks. i carry the bulk of the weight cooking their meals, running errands, grocery shopping, picking up meds, and taking them to dr appointments. its a full time job. i get a small salary of $1000 a month from a care giver sub contractor for the VA. ive been paying my bills with what savings ive had, but only have a few months of funds left. i own a duplex. i have over 200k in equity. i live in texas and texas has weird laws about refi and heloc/heloans when the property is 4 units or less and owner occupied. i would rather not sell, but if thats my only option i will have to at some point.does anyone have any advice or possibly be able to point me to lenders who might be able to work with my situation?

I wanted to share this information and keep it here for myself as well. 

Hi all,I am new to the real estate world and my primary purpose in posting this is to introduce myself to fellow investors and agents in the area.

You should not allow any adults to reside in the property without being screened, approved by you, and on the lease.Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

Am I overcomplicating this?

Because I don't see any details about a commission he is owed in the California Realtor Purchase Agreement, so how would I promise him his 5% for example?

This is my due diligence. 

In this instance, I would enjoy the dispute and clearly will not be backing down.  

I had this happen earlier this year since I was not on the agreement, but found the buyer the deal through a wholesaler.