If any inspections are requirted, make sure that they are done and signed off before paying.

The banks I have spoken with all want to do Home Equity Loans in lump sums with refinancing and a much higher percentage that what I originally signed on at. 

Me being desperate just signed everything.

Let they sign something that they'll cover all your costs associated with taking any of their advice.

But one thing you can do so they dont high jack your EM  remember both buyer and seller have to sign to release it if does not close.Is see if you can put up NO EM but put 50k as downpaymnet for the property show it as part of the purchase price then you can demand it back on just your sig

They sign up for it and pay for it for the upcoming 6-12 months to avoid Tenant B dragging their feet with paying Tenant A.

Our counsel previously advised we are legally entitled to a greater amount including all lost rent until the home was re-signed, cost of lock-out, cost to clean up house, physical damage, ect.For context, this is a solid house in a decent neighborhood and we never had prior issues with the tenant. 

How the subscription agreement or paperwork you signed to do the deal would play a role in what you can and cannot do.

If you can't get a HELOC now because of low LTV, I would take it as a sign that you shouldn't take out that loan right now.

Going to guess that they have a solid contract, that you signed, that states they make no guarantees or warranties about the referrals they give.