Sometimes that does not affect the contract price, however if it is appropriate based on market valuation to offer the seller list price then the buyers can increase the offer amount over list price by the amount of the commission so that the seller nets their original list price.I hope this makes sense, and laws do vary by state, but here in WA the seller would not have to pay a commission based on the situation you described.Whether or not the agent violated a code of ethics depends in part on how correct their advice to the buyer was, and whether or not they failed to adhere to any 'reasonable skill and care' requirement your state may or may not have, as we have in our Law of Buyer Agency.

When is it appropriate to take legal actions against the lawyer?

.), it seems that the appropriate way to take ownership in our situation is by doing a Tenancy in Common.

Post a 3 day notice when appropriate, etc.  

I am intending to utilize a hard money lender to help me fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of the properties. 

To reduce holding costs and allocate your rehab funds appropriately, make sure you know what buyers want that they can't easily get.

You can post in any forum you think appropriate for your topic, but you do not want to post duplicates.

@Joe Splitrock I believe they extended the major parts though there are probably lots of devils in the details...On December 22, 2020, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

We're looking at 20 doors and are having difficulty finding what an appropriate offer on rent payment would be to the current owner after taking out expenses for insurance, taxes, and utilities.

Is it appropriate to consult a real estate agent in this market if only looking to rent and, if so, is there a strong enough financial incentive on the agent's side to offer a reasonable amount of assistance?