There will be addiional income that was unforseen when we entered into this!

Then I enter into an agreement with them, collect the cashola, and then head to the closing table with NONE of my own money.

Areas that require me to arm myself when entering are one of my many deal-breakers when shopping for investment property.How much cash flow is your life worth?

If the buyer is in agreement to enter into transactions that provide little recourse for them, sellers will be there to take advantage and profit.

Will inspectors even enter a dangerous, burned out structure to take samples for lab testing?

[The landlord is the property owner]As of now; (only one bad apple) roommate has had trespassing guests (entered house through back door at 1am without him being awake); gas stove left on all evening multiple times and general violent/aggressive mannerisms.

When entering into a contract like this who needs to be involved legally?

Our web program lets us enter work orders, or the tenant via their log-in.

Because I am just entering that side of the industry, I was hoping some of you could help me.

Well there are always 2 sides to every story.People will almost always slant their position.Most problems come from not doing upfront work.When you work with anybody in any capacity EXPECTATIONS from both sides have to be set upfront.Once you have the talk the broker will tell the buyer if they are being unrealistic or they do not want to take on that business.Once misconception out there is that brokers/agents are a dime a dozen.CRAPPY brokers/agents are a dime a dozen just like CRAPPY buyers/investors.Great brokers/agents are in high demand and sought after just like serious and realistic buyers/investors.You can't expect a serious broker/agent to SHOTGUN a bunch of low-ball offers expecting to take a ton of their time to hit PAY DIRT for you on a long shot.So all l am saying is for every nightmare broker/agent story I have 2 investor ones.As far as properties I always list the property or lock it up to assign.Some investors are trustworthy but many will stab you in the back and just want the deal.In GA if a buyer or seller try to go around me I can lien the property and stop the whole transaction from happening.This is commercial only not residential.I always test the sellers upfront before I list it.I always explain commission and how they can cancel at anytime but If I bring the buyer they owe a commission and I WILL lien the property.If they are an HONEST seller they sign the listing agreement.If they are out to screw someone they will balk at it.Digging out true intentions from both parties upfront keeps people from entering into bad relationships.