There should be a big gap between the two commonly called profit.

@Inahya Browne If it's common in your market to use them, then you could ask the buyer to sign one with you.  

It's very common for real estate agents to contact sellers after a listing expires or is canceled.

,It’s not common but you could get there if the owner is willing to carry a contract.

As an agent in a competitive market, VA offers are already problematic due to the inaccurate but commonly held perceptions that:1) The borrower doesn't have enough money for conventional and thus is at risk of being unable to close in case of a low appraisal or income issues during underwriting.2) The VA appraisal, often called a VA inspection, will uncover arbitrary but costly problems that need to be fixed before closing.This can be compounded if buyers are trying to use some of these non-local, call-center based lenders who are unable to accommodate quick settlements.

Common areas where they habitate are a refrigerator condenser because it is so warm, by a kitchen sink, and in bathroom vanities.  

Is this common practice in most markets? 

Hello Arun, sounds like we have a bit in common in terms of location!

Taking several properties and selling them with 1031 exchanges and using the proceeds to purchase one larger property is a common practice called a consolidation exchange.  

In your case, that means 30 individuals who are each 1/30 owner of the streets or common areas, and each responsible for 1/30 of the expenses.