Much like "ratholing" in poker where the player takes his chips off the table and ends up only playing with the banks money. 

Some people do better by getting their hand held.

I am very experienced in construction management for about 30 years and I held a real estate broker license in Texas for about 30 years. 

If the property is held in a company, you would have personally guaranteed the mortgage ... so they will want your NOAs.They will also want to see copies of your current leases.

Auctions are held from April through September.www.cosl.org

Leaving only 15% privately held. 

Not sure how much the house is worth but if it's in CA, likely worth more than that, so likely a probate would be needed before the daughter or anyone could take title to the property from the decedent (unless held in joint tenancy). 

I'm a Broker of 20 years and the reality is that you become a target, you are considered an expert in your field (even if you haven't sold a thing, per the law in AZ) and you are held to a higher standard. 

He doesn't counter back and accepts with a close in 14 days and 5K EMD that will be held by a title company on the other side of the state, 7 hours away.

My last job was with the American Red cross which i held for about 7 years.