Our SRPD has no section in it which specifically asks if the seller has knowledge there was past fire damage (unlike for mold) to the property, however, the buyer's inspection revealed burned wood that had been sprayed in the attic.

He was never even a good salesperson (pushy sales tactics are often taught by gurus but simply don't work for most personalities, Jordan Belfort of all people called him out on this during an interview that was very revealing), and his real estate syndication funds are now rumored to be total scams (he allegedly buys the properties separately beforehand then marks them up millions before selling them to his fund using his investor's money, like a wholesaler basically but taking $50M fees from investors without disclosing it.

There's no shortage of clickbait articles online, including many on BiggerPockets, that claim to reveal "The Best Market for Real Estate Investment."

Was then informed that the seller did not want to return my $2500 EMD if an inspection revealed negative findings.  

I would love to hear insights from people who are doing higher marketing volumes and what high level strategies are working (I know you can't reveal all your tricks).Thanks!

Our latest case study revealed that our owners achieved 35% higher occupancy and earned 35% more annually by implementing our recommendations.Right Now, there is an Amenities Arms Race. 

Do I only reveal that I have $40k, when in reality, I have a total of $55k but that's for downpayment, closing, renovations, immediate fixes, emergency fund, etc? 

@Steven DeMarco, thank you for your open and honest reveal of the facts of your investment.  

Then, on the day of closing, the buyer revealed a major issue: there was a second loan on the property, an additional $60,000 over our contract price.

Removal and examination after ceiling drywall removal revealed the water tracked along a joist and saturated the ceiling from a focal point along the joist.