I just found out that our maintenance guy who we've had handle most common requests on our commercial properties is retiring and I've been searching to find a replacement.

Any kind iof input is definitely Appreciated thank you!!

If its worth 125K, and I could buy it for around 110K from him, maybe 115K, he can go find what he wants, no risk of waiting time to sell, and maybe we could work out some kind of seller financing where I put about 10K in his hand and go from there. 

I almost always have more of those kinds of people in all my houses every week than any other individual motel/hotel in this town does. 

Once you start getting into the commercial world you tend to see more 'creative' options but one commonality I hear a lot of is that a 5 year balloon term or at least matching a market interest rate is common in commercial type lending. 

Cosmetic upgrades will have the biggest impact on value for appraisal purposes, assuming the existing mechanicals are functioning well.I would say look at some homes that have sold for 115k - 120k and see what kinds of upgrades they had. 

We have identified a handful of agents that seem like they would be a great fit.My questions are: - When it comes time to 'choose' an agent, what is the best way to kindly turn down other agents that we have communicated with?

I feel kind of 'weird' about pursuing opportunities in both areas which could divide our focus and could mean that if we find a deal in one market, our agent in the other market would not get the benefits.- Is there any etiquette here or am I being overly sensitive?

I could not get "W" to talk to me and understand her situation deeper, but I asked "B" to pass a list of my questions to "W" and be a mode of communication.Since, this is my first time dealing with a Divorce situation in this business I am very confused and concerned if I will fall into some kind of a trouble.

I do agree that many of them aren't legit and if they want all kinds of fees up front before actually closing on the deal, then you should walk away.