A open statement like that from a realtor would leave me wondering who they are working for, since contingencies are there to protect me.

Besides paying a higher interest rate you might end any liability protection you have from using a corporation if it owns your vacation home. 

As a real estate investor I can say that I have learned that in most cases it is better to buy and have a couple exit strategies lined up to protect yourself. 

Yes, I am aware I can hire an accountant; yes I am aware that I could switch to the older version of Quickbooks.

I wanted to hear if we need to protect our commission and not to hear if we are needed to the transaction as I do think we are needed but others think that we do not do enough to make $50K commission check.

How do I protect myself from this? 

I'd be happy to speak with you about protecting your rental properties.And not in a trust, at least not the kind you're probably thinking of.Give the office a call at set up a time for us to chat.Happy investing.Jeff

I am pretty conservative and more interested in protecting the progress I've made vs maximizing my growth. 

They disconnected the gas and switched to electric and now the 60amps can barely handle the load.

Look at it like this someones reject is your protection.