It's the buyers responsibility to know how to properly maintain the floors in their home.

SkillsIf you are lacking in any of these areas you need to balance out your ability to operate in one or more of the other areas.

Have they simply cut a large chunk off the balance?

I also have clients who need 1 time tenant placement because they are not in the area, or just not sure how to screen properly.

Have the same questions on how to structure deal with private money for down payment and finance the balance

There are many strains of mold but people always think it is black mold which in many cases it is not even though the color is black.You have to know what you have before properly treating it.http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.htmlNo legal advice

Maybe agree to the fee or negotiate down, but let him know you need a proper management agreement in writing signed by both of you, including amount for repairs without getting your permission first, and you'll need monthly statements each month like a property manager would so you have some idea of what is going on monthly.

The markets we are recommending to our investor clients for a balance between cash-flow and appreciation potential are Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Lehigh Acres (FL), and Phoenix (although it is tougher to find those deals there today).You may want to download the 2013 Housing Market Forecast from my website to help you better understand some of the market options available to you.Feel free to post any other questions you have.Continued success!

If they demand to be exclusive to do a contract make them put up huge non-refundable option money that you get TODAY but will be applied off the purchase price at closing.Really you need a real estate attorney to draft the proper forms.

Typically you would retain 10% in an escrow account from the investor and when the investment is identified you 'Call' on the capital in full balance to be delivered.