The standard contract we use in Florida has very specific languages on who's to pay for what...CLOSING COSTS; TITLE INSURANCE; SURVEY; HOME WARRANTY; SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS:105* (a) COSTS TO BE PAID BY SELLER:Documentary stamp taxes and surtax on deed, if anyHOA/Condominium Association estoppel feesOwner’s Policy and Charges (if Paragraph 9(c)(i) is checked)Recording and other fees needed to cure titleTitle search charges (if Paragraph 9(c)(iii) is checked)Seller’s attorneys’ feesOther:106 If, prior to Closing, Seller is unable to meet the AS IS Maintenance Requirement as required by Paragraph 11107 a sum equal to 125% of estimated cost to meet the AS IS Maintenance Requirement shall be escrowed at108 Closing.

These were in fact regarded by SEC and most states (not California) as just being a private deal between business associates - pretty informal.Now my gut feel is that with our new overly regulated environment they are being regarded as securities offerings with an exemption status for private offerings - if all i's are dotted and t's are crossed.

Will they still have to pay out of their own pocket to move as well as pay all the costs associated with getting a new home?

Hope to see you around, and let me know if I can help you in any way.I'd also suggest you attend some local REIAs (Real Estate Investment Associations) to meet other investors in our area.

Does anyone have a referral of where to get the least expensive survey in the DFW area?

Another option I was looking at is there is a real estate company called "Greater Binghamton Association of Realtors" that offer a real estate course for $500 and that does not cover the books I need to buy for the course.

I use an attorney that I met through the Pittsburgh real estate investors association (ACRE) named Brad Dornish who is an active investor and focuses on real estate.

We budget $800 for an eviction to cover attorney costs, filing fees, processing fees, sheriff service, and all other associated costs.

thanks for the tip, I will plan on attending associations @Darren Sager appreciate it, and if you know of any agents familiar with the Queens market, please keep me in mind.

After a while you start to learn what to look for.A very good book on inspecting properties is "Inspecting a House" by Carson Dunlop & Associates.