They know the market, understand contracts and law, are experts at negotiation, provide a second (objective) set of eyes, and more.

I understand that some prospective buyers have gotten under contract but later backed out.

You could also ask if you could do your inspection prior to going under contract and then make an offer without the inspection contingency. 

Headache of being landlord is done too.Option E: Sell property to tenant under contract. 

There will be a big push to eliminate gas connections in the coming years.

You need to understand the market, advertise to buyers, show it in the best light, know what to say and what not to say, be skilled at negotiation, understand contracts, and much more.If you don't know how valuable a good agent can be, it's because you've never used one, or they made it look easy because they are skilled. 

To do with other ppls money, you need that personal relationship with the money source and then they have to trust you in terms of market research, boots on ground, analyzation, contracting, and exit sale. 

I believe that within three years, rates will be much lower, and you can refinance.Another consideration is that once you get a property under contract, you should immediately shop around for better rates.

The last thing you want to do is put a deal in a contract pay money for inspection and get an appraisal when you could have just ruled it out from the start with that.

The current lease speaks to the fact that the house has oil heat and it's the tenant's responsibility to pay for it via a contract with our chosen provider.