It is a common fee charged by almost all brokerages.....the client either pays it, or the agent pays it out of their commission.  

Would be nice to meet your girlfriend as well, Im sure we would have a lot in common and could share some design ideas!

This gives him time to find a job and start paying rent, or move out.So here are my questions.1.

Great Job. 

Two common ones: 1) Find a mentor to work with to show you the ropes.  2)Link up with a strong real estate broker that specializes in working with investors, preferably someone that does his own deals as well.  

All:Can anyone please let me know whether or not I will personally incur capital gain taxes when my tenants in common partner sells his 50% interest of two properties we co-own?

“My first vision for Apple”– Steve Jobs reflecting upon the clean lines and open esthetics of the Eichler home in which he grew up.Joe Eichler designed many modern residences throughout Silicon Valley.

Great Job! 

I will do those jobs , but I charge much more and I take care of contracts first . 

@Mike Biewer you have a pretty common termination clause for our market area.