I've seen it where promissory notes to deposit EMD within 3-5 business days are acceptable.  

(pros and cons; yes and maybe):Purchase Price $325,000Estimated Property Value (1) $450,000Loan Amount $292.500.00 - LTV 90.00%Term 1 YearInterest Rate 9.95%Monthly Payment $2,316 - (does not include Taxes & Insurance)Lender Points % / $ 2.00% / $5,850.00Lender Fee $1,495.003 rd Party Fees Borrower is responsible for all Third Party fees.Prepayment Penalty Minimum of 4 month’s interestEstimated Closing 4 -10 business days from receipt of full documentation package

Prompt response is important - within reason (don't demand a call or email response within 5 mins, or on non-business days, etc.) but you are spot on: they should be totally transparent regarding the process and fees.

If not, I think you have aright to cancel.But, in FL you have 3 business days After receiving the condo CC&R's to cancel your contract, regardless of any inspection period.Hopefully you have a buyer's agent on your side to explain (already should have) and they Should have checked into this If they knew you planned on renting it.....it's easy to check the condo listings in the MLS to check for rental restrictions.  

Escrow can close quickly....8-10 business days.

I've worked in places where these types of permits can get approved in five business days, and I've worked in places where it can easily take 6 to 12 months.

Same difference as receiving a check on the 1st, taking it to the bank on the 2nd, and getting the funds in my account 2 business days later.

i use clearxchange its free works good but only wish there wasnt a 3 business days delay. also there is a cap of 2500 per day. google wallet may be another option.

(as long as we closed by end of Q3) We closed Sept 28th, the last business day of the qtr.

You than will have to wait 3 business days to file the warrant for removal (assuming they will not voluntarily move on there own....Once the Warrant for removal is filed you will get a call to schedule lockout and hopefully can put this behind you and start to repair your house.Good luck and keep us updated on the 23rd..