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Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
I just heard a horror story from another investor. Someone “purchased “ 3 duplexes from him requiring that they be empty at closing. Three days before closing they said they were backing out unless he dropped the price @20%.
A.Anyone ever heard of this happening?
B. I decided after hearing this nightmare that if I ever had a sale like this I would ask for a high non refundable Earnest deposit to cover myself.
Curious for opinions and share the experience to maybe save someone from a similar disaster.