. :)Finally, I completely agree with you that this cartel-related violence is sad.

I think i finally got someone to respond, was very odd for sure!

So, they could be correct or they could just be trolling for money, but you should have done final testing.

I finalized the property on May 3rd and they told me they already have a tenant ready to move in (they did not take my approval or anything or even informed me their background).

Finally, you post that your market is super hot for buyers, but then you don't mention what market you are referring to. 

I stopped paying the 1%+ and my principal finally started to decrease, significantly.My suggestion is that you ask brokers for recommendations that are in the area where you are purchasing your property and keep calling banks and save thousands of dollars you can use to invest for your next purchase.Two things:  Your broker wasn't getting rich on a 1% commission and the 1% you paid to your broker didn't keep your principal from decreasing; it was probably the cash out he got you (and at a higher LTV than the bank would lend you I might add).Banks and brokers each have a place in the lending arena.Stephanie 

I have a choice to ask the seller to pay for my buyer agent's commission or not include it in the offer letter (pay by myself), so I wanted to know before I submit the offer. 

It's time to finally answer-up and let us know how we are going to move ahead with solutions this disaster.  

The provisions in the second contract govern the final close so you have to check for discrepancies that would invalidate your contract's provisions with the seller.

I am thinking since it is only a 2 bedroom this may be a better choice versus trying to find a smaller family to rent it out too.