The big banks routinely say “no” when investors need funding.

I have a couple snappy ways of accomplishing this and maybe I can add your cashier's check to the seller routine to my repertoire. 

Understandably, I do not want to pay for a speaker, but is paying for a speaker routine practice? 

I've never liked the "so many $ above other offer.." routine, just too squirrelly.  

Meeting with other investors and professionals is now a regular part of my routines and it's because of the cumulative effect of that effort that I felt confident that I could find a great speaker for our group (and I was right ..

One thing that does raise an eyebrow is that this property *is* on the MLS at a very reasonable price and it hasn't sold yet.

Yes, you can file a complaint with FHA if he's refusing to transfer the case number but when they contact him and he says, "They want to sweep the mold under the carpet (so to speak)", i'm sure FHA might raise an eyebrow on it so I don't think that tactic will work.

I would be very concerned should they get audited as to what the services position would be on that issue if they routinely violate the Treasury Regulations. 

But that's fine, RE investor routinely have to try for a great many deals before the right one goes all the way through."

In the multifamily sector I routinely see loan terms of 7-10 years with amortization based on a 30 year schedule.