Why invest in one if you will be cut off from it.

Not much yard to maintain, but over all the property is very clean cut; inside and out.Did you look at any other properties at all?

Should I pay a flat rat of $250-$500, or should I do a percentage of my cut...(5-10%)?

DIL is usually in order for the bank to cut it's losses before the home ever goes to sale.

Personally, I'd bring in a partner to do the shortsale and pay them a cut of the deal for it.

My question (amoung many) is whether or not I am able to claim non resident and get a cut on the tax.

Some banks are willing to cut deals as soon as the properties are listed and some like for them to sit a bit.Do your homework.

There are legal and moral ways to make the transaction work.There the illegal or immoral ways to do business.If you get a reputation for being shady do not complain latter.Every wonder while the public thinks agents cut corners or do things that they should not be involved in?

The investor has a bigger picture in mind, and believes everyone who works in the deal should get a cut of the deal.

You need to think of a number that appears fair but motivates the buyer and the seller to get the deal done rather than focus on ways to cut you out.Overall I think the buyer is over paying.