I'm looking to explore the investment opportunity of real estate to create a chance to spend more time with family and build a business for my children to inherit.

If you decide to hire one, public adjusters will take a large % of the claim when all is said and done.

My understanding is previously the norm was sellers were still “expected” to pay buyers agent commission but now that the norm could be shifting is that still part of the buyer/seller negotiation?  

Purchase price: $1,700,000 In Search of partners or buyers to build this 8 unit complex near Trine University.

25%-50% of the month?

It's outside of the city limits and already zoned multi-use (previously used for a business and a home). 

I'm an out of state investor from CA. 

Both have credit scores of less than 550 and less than 60 % on-time payments.

He owns the properties outright, has them in one LLC, and is concerned about a hefty tax bill in the year of sale. 

I think agents are willing to take calls from any investor in this part of the cycle.