She has mental problems and can't be trusted.

Students will most likely take a look at online resources & go to what they trust the most their school's resources Good luck

I would say that if you don't trust that your agent is able to find you a property that fits your needs and that wouldn't voluntarily release you from the agreement should you no longer want to work with them or that would try to collect from you after your agreement is up, I would say, don't work with them.Like Andy said, I typically sign my buyers for 3 months, that's ample time to find a property and get it UC.

Other option is to "trust" and wait, which would mean that I am taking a risk and would have to tap into security deposit if things go ugly. 2.

The main thing is finding someone or a company you can trust and that has all their i's dotted and t's crossed.

But I asked the listing agent first if there was anything that I NEED TO KNOW before we draw out the contract, hoping that I could trust him.

My living trust should include this property just in case I dieWhat would be the ideal order?

NPNs are a full time job and I wouldn't want to do it without a trusted team based in the States.

Never trust a real estate agent or broker.

People you know and trust could save you some travel time, and give good insights on properties you're considering.I wish you the best of luck on this, and trust that others here on BP will provide you with some additional help.