I've been looking at zillow and redfin and all of the other sites, and it seems there are only fully remodeled houses on there, so essentially, I would be paying full retail. 

However there are paper work and disclosure issues involved with being a real estate agent that you might not feel comfortable with.

If he did, then the apartment we could afford which essentially double.

I'm not looking to replace my job to be a real estate agent and with all the paperwork that was required to buy my current home, how do you know you're doing it right when you don't work for real estate company?

Cut out all non-essentials and work, work, work to do this right.  

They are saying we may need a new TIN or amended paperwork from the IRS showing our names as members associated with the existing TIN.Everybody is closed today because of the extended holiday weekend so I figured I check on here so I know how to proceed on Monday. 

Right now I'm in the research phase and I just have to ask what is it that are essential needs to know about investing?

If you ever have questions on how to avoid the crazies, need help with paperwork, or anything involving renting out your place let me know.  

For this particular instance that I brought up the question for, it won't be an option because it has to do with state paperwork for the housing authority.

Essentially, finding a buyer and putting them in touch with a seller then having the buyer pay you a fee for bringing them the deal.