I probably could have tried to fight them on it since I had covered my bases with noting the funding source, but in reality that would have been fairly expensive and it was cheaper and easier to just pay my attorney $300 to close it for me.So whatever you think your rights are with the purchase contract triple check what they actually are based on their addendum.

It's ok to stay in touch with family as you're now an insiders, but you don't want to be brought into any type of later dispute if there are fights between siblings.

Ross, the law here in not in favor of the HOA's any longer like it was when these houses were "stolen" from the banks.I'm not sure how this is handled 100% from a legal standpoint, but from what I understand, its still an asset of the bank in most cases which means that knock on the door could come when you least expect it.I'm working on a condo right now in the same circumstance, and the real estate atty's said clearing titles like this has been a "crap shoot" lately and the banks are fighting this more aggressively.

I first learned this technique or more or less school of thought running cross country and fighting in Taekwondo. 

I'm not saying that either of the two agents you have at your disposal are necessarily up to the task, but it's certainly not out of the question that they are.Just as they could choose other careers and move on, they could also break into the market with their more reasonable fee structure and begin fighting the local PM giant for market share. 

But you're absolutely right, there is plenty of product that I couldn't possibly capitalize on and even if I could, not every deal or scenario is right for me.The experience base in my REIA is amazing and the networking capabilities are unmatchable and I'm going to venture to nearby markets because of the potential for learning and meeting new people!

Once you know your heat load they'll be able to look at the charts for the mini split and tell you if X unit is capable of producing Y amount of BTU's at Z ambient temperature.

Any clue what I can expect timeline and court/attorney expense wise if squatter fights it to the end?

So, not only are you getting access to the NWMLS to search properties and find deals, but you can also add value to your sphere of influence with your capabilities as a broker.

Not everyone is capable of the responsibility of home ownership.