I don’t know their specific policy but it appears they’ve been burned enough by lenders who can’t perform that they are asking to see the cash in hand.

As they burn down or get demolished, they aren’t replaced by new ones. 

Judging by the burn marks from shorts I was amazed there were no fires.At first we wrapped electrical tape to cover the exposed areas of the switch/outlet but it was too tight a fit.

My issue is that I don't want to buy the property for cash and then have my end buyer change her mind and back out leaving me with an unwanted property and no cash.There will be contracts involved for both parties but what specifically should I do to protect myself so that I don't end up getting stuck in the mud.

Onto the point...On each end of the spectrum you have "newbs" who jump into REI with no regard for the risks and without nearly enough education, just waiting to get burned...then you have those (like myself) who have spent years reading and learning but can't seem to take the leap, for fear of getting burned...HOW do you know when you're ready to get started?

Anyway, I tell people to forget that "spring" thing because people will start getting income tax refunds in February and that money will be burning a hole in their pockets.

And it really burned me up that there was no thought about teaching our students about entrepreneurship, business, etc.

Not sure if they burn off extra gas??

My thinking is we want to free up as much cash as possible to eliminate any unwanted stress.

@Edward Burns, correct the upcoming hearing is about lost.