@John Weidner Yeah that's right- they'd be the dual agent in this case since they're listing agent then also represent me as the buyer.1% referral is the the listing agent when I purchase of the property.

I suggest to speak with your Realtor or RE Attorney who is representing you which may the safest way to go.

Here are some useful links for Florida House of Representativeshttp://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/representatives/representatives.aspxFlorida Senatorshttp://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/There is a link from the Florida Bar for Rules for Court Procedures.Google "Florida Rules of Court Procedure" and it's the top link.I can't do this alone, if you don't do anything, nothing will change for landlords in Florida.

Did she end up getting full commission and representing you as well?

For a referral between agents, one agent having a business relationship with a client must give consent for another to act or represent that client and the other agent must agree to do so.

Put those numbers up here and I'll tell you what I would pay for the place.TaxesSewer and WaterTrashHeat/UtilitiesHOACap Ex and OpsInsuranceMgmt Fee - as a % (general consensus here on BP is 10%. include it even if you think you are going to self manage)Vacancy- as a %. 8% represents 1 vacant month/unit/year

TaxesSewer and WaterTrashHeat/UtilitiesHOACap Ex and OpsInsuranceMgmt Fee - as a % (general consensus here on BP is 10%. include it even if you think you are going to self manage)Vacancy- as a %. 8% represents 1 vacant month/unit/year

With fees at 1% to 2%, and a $395.00, one time processing fee, I thought that they represented a promising avenue for financing a deal, so my question is this.Why are Investors not using these companies?

Given that most apartment brokers represent sellers, is there someone that you trust enough to steer you to the right neighborhood (even the right side of the street)?

The seller made it clear he wouldn't do any deal without involving the tenant, because he would hate to kick him to the curb.The seller owns it outright, and is perfectly happy with the $1,100 coming in, but said it would be nice to sell (he's representing his mother who is in a nursing home).Here are my stats and thoughts:Home Value today - $115kCost to fix up - $25kARV - $140k5 year land contractPurchase Price - $105kDown payment - 20% ($21k)Interest rate - 5%Rent - $1,100/monthPITI - $825/monthLease OptionPurchase Price, 2 years from now - $120kDown Payment - $5kRent - $1,200 ($200 rent credit)The seller's main concern is that he can't come up with the 20% down.