Good commercial deals these days are requiring higher earnest money deposits and stronger terms.

If you have an agent who is in the bottom 94%, kick them to the curb and get one who can act faster (either themselves or by systems they have established) and who have an ethical north star that is stronger than you and them both! 

If the other buyer has cash in their own bank account and can close quickly, it would be a stronger offer than yours.

Investing in a different market with stronger cash flow?

I know of another lender that doesn't ask too many questions when it comes to income and liabilities, however they do require a stronger down payment and good credit.

Granted you may not be able to take nice vacations or things like that, but even just taking a day to hang out with your family, or veg out on the couch can recharge the batteries allowing you to come back to work way stronger. 

Unless you feel that you could sell now and invest tax free into an area with stronger short term appreciation potential.

Move that money into a new property or a project that will net you a stronger return makes sense.

But that just means I need an even stronger lease. 

Waiving the home inspection is a risky move, but if you're confident in the property's condition after you walk through, it will make your offer a LOT stronger.