This person that says they're "selling" hud houses does not have any exclusive anything to them unless they're the listing agent or something.

The option to purchase agreement gives someone the exclusive, unilateral right but not the obligation to do something (e.g. buy something) and the other party is compelled to do what the agreement says. 

It seems like every time I open a newspaper there's another article about cities at the coast pushing back on vacation rentals.

I work exclusively with him on the acquisition side, help him with some of his properties, etc.

The one thing I will say, is its a bit demotivating if the buyer who is asking for the extra effort, analysis etc is also wanting a discount and to not be atleast semi exclusive.

You have nothing to lose by make an offer of $80,000 when the seller is asking $100,000 - if seller becomes angry with your offer just say - hey -it's Trial Offer - I represent buyer, investors and others who may be able to close this transaction if the price is right.Make sure your offer is written on a simple one page contract of sale and the only contingency you need is that the offer is contingent on third party anytime before settlement, if a third party is not found, this contract of sale is subject to cancellation.When you are able to go to the field and make 5 or more offers a week - you will be in control - if you get 5 under contract at a discount you will be doing well and now you have 5 contracts to assign to your investor base - as for a retainer, tell your potential prospect the you are special and that it is your goal to put together profitable transactions for your clients and if they want to work with on an exclusive basis they would need to 1. sign a finusiary buyers broker agreement with you, agree you pay you 3% (or what every you wa

I almost use them exclusively for loans.

For "County' select "Los Angeles" and for "Category" select "Probate" and "Probate Notices".For "Newspaper" select "Los Angeles Daily Journal" and "Daily Commerce"."

Once you find contractors that meet your requirements you use them exclusively.

Commercial Mortgage Banker (independent of a bank) - Same as #2, except they often have a few exclusive lender relationships that they prefer, so more exclusive but maybe more narrow.