The big government lenders (the "F"s, Fannie, Freddie, FHA/HUD), plus large banks use agents exclusively.

If the answer is still "no", then it comes down to you personally, are you willing to let a house go with a steep discount and possibly a large sum of equity over 2.5%?

If it is hilly it will cost more to level the land.I have worked on commercial development projects such as yours before.I worked for a commercial developer assembling parcels on a very large project.The corner is the steak for the developer.That is where they get the premium money.How old is the strip center??

It was 2006, and about a year before my wife and I had finished paying off some fairly large debts I'd inherited from my previous marriage.

Neighborhood has little pride of ownership, drug activity, etc. there are jobs as its next to a large prison, schools and hospitals.Rents really cannot be increased as there are new developments renting new 3bd homes for as little as $600.Tenants are typically short term and if screening is tough the units remain empty.

I would have more consistent income coming in by joining up with him.Anyone have experience putting together a pay scale i.e. first $100,000 in Broker fees split ??

The answers will range due in large part to how the transfer (wholesale deal) takes place and the price points.For instance, if an REO, it is likely not "assignable" so if the buyer of the REO is using a second escrow for a double closing, then they will want a non-refundable deposit so you don't walk away and leave them holding the bag.If it is assignable, then it all depends on the contract wording that they are taking over, if an inspection period timeline is left over, they still have that.In other wholesale deals, they are mostly non-refundable deposits to keep you from backing out at the last minute with nothing to lose, that protects the wholesaler.As for inspections, typically, you as the buyer should do your inspections first, then decide if you want it and at that point, a refundable deposit is not needed, you have already made your choice to purchase the property.

I would like to attend large events, focusing on commercial real estate in different locations this upcoming year.

I have large inventory of houses throughout California, I need help finding buy and hold investors or fix and flip.

Failed to close on a 1031 exchange so had to send in a large tax check.