One stop shop kinda thing. save you a bunch of cold calling. :)

When I saw the teaser in the theater there were a bunch of groans.

Valerie - You can find a bunch of other similar sites at:http://www.biggerpockets.com/house-value-comps.html

Doing it in the contract is normally sufficient but I've seen some agents who do it in any initial interactions.Also if you came across the property in your "normal" day to day work as an agent, then you have to disclose to the seller the fair market value of the property.

Your local yellow pages should have a fairly comprehensive list of commercial lenders in your area.

Is that a fair rate/term to offer the seller?

I would be fairly sure the bank offered you the option of de-winterizing and re-winterizing the house to enable you to inspect the plumbing system.

I mean, it's the same thing here in FL, and the only thing I can think of is to come to the table with enough cash to make the numbers work...but then you have a bunch wrapped up in it.

The comps are @$315,000.00 The house is trashed and needs $40,000.00 in renovations my cost.Once I add in closing costs,carring costs, realtor 6% when I sell itthere is not much left for my profit.What is a fair profit margin.

Just do not expect to get a fair deal as family politics will matter way too much.