Normally the seller is supposed to direct all transactions through their realtor, but it all depends on the contract they have with each other

Happy to answer any questions on this thread, or speak directly if thats helpful.

(the attorney stated in his letter that I should reply directly to the tenant and not go through the attorney) My goal is to avoid a lawsuit, but I don't want to just roll over and pay all of these fees myself.Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.Thanks!

Could you point me in the direction of any commercial lenders that I could talk with to get a better understanding? 

I really need some direction.

@Catherine AngleI'd say my biggest frustration is either being lied to by tenants/contractors/potential tenants..You clearly state on the application you don't have an eviction, you tell me directly no evictions, but the court system says you have one?!    

You can semi-direct your PM as far as saying you don't want anyone placed with under 3x rent to income, etc, but its really their job to place good tenants.

Your statement would never apply in any Texas jurisdiction Not that I am advocating an eviction in light of the current situation in H Town

My partner and I have been having a bit of success wholesaling without direct mail, but decided to give it a try this month.

If you uncover that answer, it may shed some light on the investment (maybe it's good info and it satisfies my skeptical approach)I have found the biggest three seller motivations (with landlords) are:1) Tenants are subpar and current owner is tired of managing (in this, you're inheriting headaches, eviction, and much higher repair costs than you expect). 2)  An estate took over and just wants to get it gone (in which case there is probably a back balance owed that needs to be flushed out along with a general lack of property knowledge). 3)  My personal favorite: the Owner bought via tax sale deed (and therefore does not want to be a landlord, just wants his investment + reasonable return).If everything checks out, it sounds like a great deal bud.