By building a seller credit into your offer, the seller can pay for ALL of your closing costs and prepaids, and you will get your earnest money back, plus any property tax proration credit as applicable.

My dad was a builder (but has now passed) and I just think this makes so much sense but need to find access to the knowledge and potentially an investor/creative financing to do the rest.Anyone who could offer any advice/time/links to info would be greatly appreciated. 

All of these are things you want to look at when evaluating rental potential.

The potential 2.5% commission that might have been directed to the buyer's side is now potentially off the table.This change prompts a critical question for unrepresented buyers: how does this alter your strategic advantage when approaching a sale without an agent?

I am in West Palm Beach and would recommend finding a multifamily property that you can operate units as a short term rental, as it would have much better potential to positively cash flow and also allow you to buy in nicer neighborhoods.

So you may lose a few potential buyers and spend more time on the market waiting for the right buyer with this approach.

Hi BP community,I’m looking to invest in Texas and there’s a new law that the buyer must sign agreement with one realtor company or agent for the potential property. 

This goes back to doing more due diligence - talk to investors who have properties in those areas and to 5 experienced property management companies (instead of just 3) who will tell you what properties are renting for, potential problems, tenant base, etc

Another option may be to form multiple series or "cells" if permitted under applicable laws.

Bottom line… I’d be willing to come in a few thousand dollars more on my offer if it means there’s future potential to earn that much extra in rent each month, and I’m not sure what to do.