If it's not the contractor but a representative, call the contractors office an verify the person.

They also have issues with working in a relationship where an implied agency may be developed and, working with a non-licensee where that non-licensee is involved with any aspect or the transaction beyond administrative duties, like discussing price, of describing the property, the agent/broker takes on liability.They can represent you, consult and charge a fee for you to obtain an option or they could consult for a fee representing you as a assignor of the option or the assignee.You'll likely need an experienced broker/agent as most may not feel comfortable in a consulting mode as they are not representing an owner.Many agents/brokers have insurance, professional liability and many of these policies cover agents on a per transaction basis, on closed sales.

That isn't to say those are viable number in your area, but they represent good goals.

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)

What are your expenses actually going to be for the following items: Taxes Sewer and Water Trash Heat/Utilities HOA Cap Ex and Ops Insurance Mgmt Fee - as a % (general consensus here on BP is 10%) Vacancy- as a %. (8% represents 1 vacant month/unit/year)

@Mahesh K I have to say that I feel for you, this is one of those situations where no matter which route you end up taking, there are many possible pitfalls, so lets hope that things work out for you in the end, which is certainly possible, its certainly also possible that things will work out one way or another here.I really urge you to read this pdf file that I cut and pasted some of the parts of in my earlier post, I wish I could link to it but its a pdf download but just google "esa dog" and look for the "Right to Emotional Support Animals in "no pet" housingresult, its something I think was written by an attorney that sounds like he comes from the point of view of being an attorney that represents the people claiming disability.

Income and capital gains often represent two different ends of the scale, so I need to know which is more important to you.Step 2: Sign a buyer representation agreement (the last page of this packet).

Except the 3-4 higher ones all have one realtor representing both sides while the lower ones have a realtor for the seller and a different realtor for the buyer.

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you must disclose that and most certainly all states standard contracts do have a clause asking to announce if you are some how benefiting from the contract.Almost most banks wont pay you commission representing yourself..full on disclosure my friend.