I'm new to REI and have been cramming my brain full of as much REI related information as possible for the past few months.

It's a 2 way street where the seller and buyer are sometimes out of touch in reality and both trying hair brained ideas to get above market expectations.Some brokers/agents say they have buyers and they do not have anything and just want to put on the MLS.

As in bigger brains than mine to help me think about financing options for my multi-unit...The property was purchased with seller financing of one year, bank is on board to convert note whenever I'm ready.

The brain damage comes from 3 instruments being recorded after the HELOC.

If you want to avoid that brain damage I suggest you find a reputable broker that can help as others have suggested.Your situation is EXACTLY why I always recommend paying the small premium to get longer-term amortizations and terms on commercial loans.

SO please chime in, I am looking forward to picking your brains/

@Peter Lohmann I'll have to take you out to lunch sometime and pick your brain!

Instead of racking your brain about dual agency, why not just submit the offer, through the list agent (or buyers' agent), that is low enough to compensate for the agents fees?

Because the repairs are an immaterial portion of the entire structure, I believe we'd be okay classifying these expenses as repairs and therefore they will be currently deductible.If the deck is freestanding, the restoration will be considered material to the deck itself and the expenses will be capitalized and depreciated.well... my brain hurts, lol! 

Are you prepared for that brain damage?