A open statement like that from a realtor would leave me wondering who they are working for, since contingencies are there to protect me.

@James W.the 12 unit is not currently for sale, it's just a property I have my eye on.

Besides paying a higher interest rate you might end any liability protection you have from using a corporation if it owns your vacation home. 

As a real estate investor I can say that I have learned that in most cases it is better to buy and have a couple exit strategies lined up to protect yourself. 

I'm not playing that game but still keep an eye on the new listings.

I wanted to hear if we need to protect our commission and not to hear if we are needed to the transaction as I do think we are needed but others think that we do not do enough to make $50K commission check.

How do I protect myself from this? 

I'd be happy to speak with you about protecting your rental properties.And not in a trust, at least not the kind you're probably thinking of.Give the office a call at set up a time for us to chat.Happy investing.Jeff

I am pretty conservative and more interested in protecting the progress I've made vs maximizing my growth. 

Look at it like this someones reject is your protection.