You or the buyer or both might need to spend a few hundred total to get a real estate litigation attorney to review all of the documents.They can be realistic with you and give you the odds of specific enforcement and if it's worth your time and energy.There are laws and then life experiences the litigation attorney has about trying cases or suing etc. and how practical or pie in the sky it will be to win.

It is definitely a tough topic, but as we've been emphasizing, one that requires EVERYONE's attention.

And then maybe people will be handing you deals, because they know you can make it a win win situation for them.

Folks pay $100 entry fee along with a story giving cause why they are the best choice or most deserving to win a house.

If after all options are presented and the buyer still wants to work with you then your truly have a win win scenario a truly trusting relationship and a deal that is going to close.

I will add that, even w/the surprises and hefty price tag on the work, the upgrades still fit w/in our budget b/c we had a contingency built in to our overall rehab budget.

I see this as a no win scenario for me that I will just have to add to my lessons learned file.

Alas, you may have a great point there as I have decided to cut into my "profits" if it meant a "win-win" situation for all.

But I understand the reality of the game and know I'm not going to win hand after hand.

Then, you do not have to deal with any agents.Make sure to calculate and factor in all the costs on top of the winning bid, including:- Back Due Property Taxes- Rehab Costs- Municipal Liens- Past Due Utility Bills- HOA Liens- Mechanic Liens- Eviction Costs / Cash for Keys- Legal Fees- Court Fees- Transfer Taxes