It'll be up to the next generation to figure out if they want to build an empire or not. 

So the lender is in the clear and Lendbase isn't actually the lender.  

I think you hit the nail on the head, Joe. 

I currently live in the Bay Area, but I’ve decided to start investing in the Jackson County/MO area.

That if I kept the rental.

Quote from @Havital Miltz: I do not know that if someone is in the hospital you can force them to close, I am not an attorney, but I doubt any court will find in your favor, closings do not always happen exactly on the day that is planned, even if everyone is healthy and well, the wholesaler here is not the reason for the delay so I am not sure what exactly you can sue him/her for, they are also being held up due to the seller not being wellJust give the person some time to get out of the hospital, closing will probably not happen the very next day either, this is really extenuating circumstance. 

That's the direction I was looking for.

The deal will leave the seller at your sons mercy for decades (the life of the loan).

My wife and I just moved to Sacramento 2 weeks ago from the bay. 

(that means I work for Airbnb as an independent contractor, a paid, by Airbnb, consultant to new Hosts).Here is my "tip" that I send to new Hosts:"Pricing is key and worth doing some homework.