--by the time escrow closed, I was a landlord.imho, Robinson handles the human side of landlording well (along with technical and legal issues), while Nolo is the gold standard for in-depth, up-to-date legal stuff.Meanwhile, do get your head examined.

And with the consistent referrals I give, if anyone is getting "screwed" here id say it's me.im not even going on that level, I'm just asking if it's fair, or if anybody has negotiated deals, were the agent takes a little less than that standard rateOriginally posted by @James DeRoest:Originally posted by @Brian Orr:I've been wondering about all the overhead built in to buying and selling.

David Krulac is the window requirement the standard in defining a bedroom?

Patrick, neat idea.... good questions...One concept that helped me (alot) as a newbie was understanding the difference in  the showroom condition of a house (often newly remodeled) that is for sale and one that is a standard rental...

Consider your worst case scenarios first, then define your standard case, anything meeting the standard or above that threshold is a win. 

@Don PetrashA standard approach would be to seek seller financing.

Don't know if there is a standard answer but I welcome the feedback.Thanks,Chris

With insurance on rentals carry a 2k deductible doing small claims is a path to higher rates or out right cancellation, I also have State Farm grab a umbrella too pennies on the dollar.

I have found many sellers prefer to deal with an agent and many have stated it is because we are held to a higher standard.

@David Powers are you using standard forms provided by SLAR or are you using your own firm's forms?