Do be more careful in the multi-family arena because commercial loans don't have the same restrictions as 1-4 unit RESPA loans.IndyMac didn't "borrow" money from FDIC.

Thanks to a very concerted lobbying effort, all attempts to impose restrictions on them were blocked.

I currently have a separate bank account for all my properties from which I pay my bills/mortgages and deposit all rent checks, is there anyway I can still use one account but have more liability/legal protection?

I don't think you have any grounds to back out, because the HOA was mentioned in the escrow papers and you signed them.Ditto, I don't think you have any legal grounds to go after the agent, because the HOA was mentioned in the paperwork, and you signed it.My suggestion is that you take the whole mess to a lawyer and pay him to look over it and tell you exactly where you stand.It's possible that if escrow hasn't closed, you might get your agent to take a small cut in his commission based upon the fact that he mislead you.But the fact remains that you signed the contract.At a minimum, learn a lesson and stop signing papers without reading them.

You should be ableto search by legal subdivision name and transactions in thepast X months..

I read also about the legal problems that some fellow got into using it, I think in Texas.

Although who cares, I am acting legally and ethically :boring:

Keep in mind, I am not an attorney and I am not rendering legal advice, just real world experience.

How can I work with the seller so that it is understood that there is no agency involved, and in this case is it legal to collect a commission or finder's fee if the property does sell immediately?

We were told that she legally had until August 18th to leave.