There are many ways to utilize RE to reduce taxation.

Beware of developments with too many renters which would prohibit an exit strategy of selling using Fannie or FHA financing.Other than those considerations, investing in condos is just like investing in SFH, if the numbers don't work and it doesn't fit your investment goals, pass.Otherwise investing in condos could be a good thing since so many investors are self removing themselves from the condo market, therefore reducing competition. 

Part of me thinks the price should be reduced, due to their lack of performance.  

Many Realtors will suggest purchasing a property using a FHA Loan, to reduce your out of pocket money.

By filing in court you'd be reducing potential liability should the tenant actually still be residing there.Are there tracks in snow?

The market could also adopt the perception that your house went down in value, to $50,000, reducing your net worth of wealth to only $50,000.

I have also read that some people have, "Reduced the purchase price of the home by the commission rebate - The commission rebate is noted on an addendum that both buyer and seller will sign."

How did you get to reduce it by $150,000?

So in conclusion, we have agreed that as the buyer agent I will receive 1% and have the remainder reduced off the sales price.

They slowly reduce but will often reduce to an appraisal.I would try.