@Damian Melven the forums are a great place to network and get tons of valuable info. 

I’m needing some guidance..... so my scenario is a little odd or maybe I’m just overthinking it.

@Paul Lund, Thank you, that is very valuable insight.

If so, what do i need to do.My apologies if i do not make any sense but i need guidance 

If you have any suggestions and/or guidance please share.

Military markets are valuable for TX and OK, they provide steady renters and home buyers looking for better housing options and commercial opportunities.

Hello, @Shafi Noss here are some more articles but I would speak with your CPA for guidance and advice.https://www.therealestatecpa.com/knowledgebase/tax-benefits-when-investing-in-a-syndicationhttps://aop.alphaflow.com/resources/articles/the-tax-implications-of-real-estate-crowdfunding/

A brokerage carries some risk if they have agents working with clients as one would in a buyer's agency relationship when they are technically still transaction brokers.Another reason Derek's agent probably wants him to sign an exclusive is because she's a professional, does this full time as her career, has bills to pay/a family to feed and doesn't want to waste her valuable time answering lots of questions, giving valuable advice, analyzing properties, sharing her valuable knowledge, sharing her network of contacts, building what she believes is a mutually-beneficial relationship, and showing/writing offers on multiple properties only to have Derek buy a place with his cousin Ralph without paying her a penny.I never had a problem signing an exclusive when working with agents to buy properties before I got licensed, and now as an agent I of course prefer having one early on in a relationship, not only because CO frowns upon not having one legally, and my board of Realtors and brokerage also require me to have one, but also because I like to know I'm actually working with someone.

I've decided to pass on this property at this time, but living and working in New England, I see LOTS of older homes with multiple layers of paint, probably lead, so this is all good advice that will be valuable for me.  

I will truly appreciate your guidance