If the buyer pays his commission - the offer would be a low ball.Tell him to get a hike...this is no different than mail you are getting all the time:"I have prequalified buyer - just need a house to show"After you list it- it's exclusive with this agent.

However investing in DIRECT real estate investments differs considerably from investing in mutual funds, index funds, bonds, money market and REITs that most investors are familiar with.  

The sellers agent said "Any encumbrance on the title at this point is the sellers business and will be handled buy us prior to closing.

This is my opinion only. 

Basically types of deals where you will pay the money back quickly, but I have heard of some folks getting financing for longer term with lower rates. 

Most deals sent into a Facebook group are like fifth helpings and ones all investors on VIP list and email list have passed on.

Quote from @Sandeep K Mamidi: We have over the years bought and sold several rental properties in FL, AZ and TX (Pretty Passive)Want to become more active with Flips and grow our wealth using innovative strategies and expand into Multi Family Real EstateCongrats.

You can do that much more efficiently via hiring a business coach or working with a mentor. 

First, I would get with two people, an investing friendly real estate agent which you could connect with on here as well as a local lender.

Hi,   In Muskegon more specifically, to note for seasonality of this.