I would make a written offer to the HOA to cover any pest removal services approved by both you and the HOA board if you think they're not bluffing. 

If they say they won't accept less, are they bluffing?

If he still won't budge from $110k, he probably thinks he has you bluffed.

If the broker doesn't have multiple offers and they're simply lying to you, its hard to give advice on how to do business with someone who is just playing games, best bet is to use your gut to determine whether or not they're bluffing. 

But maybe he really is bluffing about the demolition, and will just rent it out to the next family that agrees to his terms.

BLUF: Is it a good idea to invest in low income properties or is it better to focus on properties that will attract middle income tenants?

Got response fromSellers Agent (SA) who said the crux of the problem was the offensive way my agent acted - bullying, bluffing, not understanding the contract at all....and his client feels keeping $500 of the $1000 earnest money deposit (EMD) is fair.

And you'll have to pay to defend yourself and hope that you can subsequently recover your legal fees from the other party when the truth comes out.That being said, if the guy says he is going to the 'city' to file the lien, he likely has no clue and is just bluffing, so you can probably get this under control with a stern letter from your attorney to keep his emotional decisions in check.

based on what the Attorney is stating, your contract with the PM may have an imdemnification clause releasing the management company of any liability, or the attorney is bluffing, and hoping you will sign a hold harmless letter removing the pm company from the lawsuit.

J and Mark: I'm about 3/4 through your book (just finished section on stalling/bluffing) and it's fantastic.