The place needs massive renovations but I'm not sure if she will leave after closing.The agent/seller has asked me to pay an extra 18k to remove her.

Just wondering what the typical protocol is for this situation, and how the RE agent gets paid.Flat fee?

People who have listed with a lazy agent and have lost a lot of time and money are usually willing to try anything if you offer to start paying their mortgage soon.2.

DarrenFrom an Air Force Retiree and 26+ Year Real Estate Agent / Broker / Small Time Investor.Suggest you scale your area of interest initially to the area you know best (Home Plate) before taking on everything from "Dallas to San Antonio".

@Dan CohenYou definitely need someone qualified, does not have to be a CPA, could be an Enrolled Agent or an attorney.

Use the old pictures from the MLS on Zillow and talk to your agent to see if he/she can get the sellers agent to ok you showing the property, if your agent accompanies you.

Should I be looking on the MLS for fix and flips or should I be building a team of agents to send me there listings of properties that just hit the market ?

Write it up as a personal letter.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

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Then I would suggest that you and your team (Financing officer, Agent, Advisors etc.) the proper licenses.