Because duplexes by nature are NOT "single" family homes.

Granted, it has been a very volatile period for REITs during this time.I wasn't implying stocks are always more volatile than real estate in general as this is not necessarily the case as you said, especially if you use 100% financing or a large amount of leverage or invest in a real estate asset class that is more speculative in nature.

This wold be very informal and collaborative in nature with no gurus or sales pitches.

`The landlord pays for natural gas, water and sewer.

.- It is human nature that we will not buy from people we do not like and do not trust.

Doesn't look like a LO contract will work for this seller anyway, but I'm wondering if there is a legal way to charge an additional 30% without changing the nature of the rental into a purchase?

However, he is worried (naturally) about eating a huge capital gains tax and therefore although he would like to sell 3-5 he is currently more inclined to sell 1-2.A bit more info on this scenario:Landlord is interested in selling us properties A & B that have each been in his portfolio for 15+ years.

Without divulging information that is confidential in nature and is currently in our Legal Team's hands.

I'm naturally looking for another, darker explanation.

I am not sure there is much they can do about it, it sort of is the nature of using a web page as a sales vehicle.