That is not necessarily the case in this instance but something to think about, also be aware of "service animals" as in most jurisdictions regardless of your no pet policy you must accept them.

Hi all, I'm new to this website/forum.

Why shouldn't they accept/counter the best offer?

Websites like taskrabbit.com and even thumbtack.com would be useful for this.

I've looked at the City of Commerce website and they show all the approved projects going up in the next year. 

Things like our own website, craigslist, etc don't generate a drop of traffic compared to what we get through the big two.I'm all ears.

You don't really have a deal unless the owner has some equity in the property, start there, (use list source, rebogateway, your local title company to find lists, or scan the tax assessor website and do it yourself).

Now that might be different for sfh if all the people looking for shelter stop buying, but commercial stuff not so much, unless credit shuts down.Ian ippolito's website has amazing info on the re cycle!

Software/website/private contractors, around $40K/yr. 

I found the following website that document plans.