I see funneling income in this way as a form of paying yourself first and the bank last.

When I was struggling to find the next best move and looking at his last move, he said "beginner players let stronger players lead them around the board because they don't understand the strength of their own position."

Now you have a non revenue generating lot AND abandoned property on your hands that has more likely than not deteriorated since the last time you held title.

Is a deal to you one that you can get some sweat equity into or divide the utilities or hope to better manage than the last guy?

The crime myth is mostly a myth especially in last 12 months.

I have a verbal agreement to purchase a houseand just found out that the previous owner died in the home last year.

No, you can't represent yourself and ask for the 7.5% fee unless you hold an NY real estate license.FYI streeteasy began charging brokers to list rentals last year and so the number of listings there has drop pretty significantly, particularly at lower price points.

The current agreement talks about mailing checks to our address, due by last day of previous month, etc. 

I still have people cancel last minute, but they almost always call or text and let me know they’re not interested anymore or cant make it.

He went back and amended last years returns as well and saved me a bundle.