As well as there are companies that represent the banks in the mandatory face to face meeting lenders are now required to have with borrowers who are in foreclosure. ( again this is the law in Oregon and Washington)I just helped a buddy out of one of these he went to the meeting with the rep. they worked out a plan,, I provided the capital and we are good to go.Its a double edge sword for sure...

@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)?