So if you will needs those funds again within a year or two and are unwilling to risk a market drop, you may want to consider a less lucrative but less risky money market savings account. 

If they don't know or are unwilling to get you up to speed you might look elsewhere.

Don't do a deal for the sake of doing it, make sure you perform your due diligence and make sure to follow through on it, if the seller is unwilling to allow you to complete your due diligence, then walk away.

So, potential class C and B renters stay stuck in class D properties - few or no "move ups".Yes, the lack of qualified prospective buyers is holding housing prices down while at the same time causing a glut of boomers who may want/need to sell, but can not or are unwilling to settle for lower prices.For now and until the picture becomes a bit more clear, best to hunker down for the long haul, I would say.

But no matter how much you want change, if your unwilling to educate yourself to the point you can viably succeed, you will find change difficult. 

If she is unwilling to sign that kind of agreement, just notify her without a signed lease that there is no renewal.

If they are unable/unwilling to collect from the tenant, they should pay out of pocket.

This seller is unwilling to accept any contingencies.

However, they are unwilling to give me back a refund on the work.I was wondering what people have done in this situation with contractors. 

If they are unwilling to follow your terms, don't do the loan.