Because I know that you and your seller have solid integrity, that means we can naturally expect the real offer acceptance, in writing, tonight by 9 pm, in that case? 

., you MUST offer a compensation for the buyer (tenant) agent...that is the nature of the MLS.

Of course, being near Nashville is great for people who love a city with a unique identity, innovation and entrepreneurship, culture, music, food, art, nature, etc, etc.It's more challenging to find good deals in the city now, as it has been a really hot market, but there are still deals to be found a little farther out.Congrats on taking bold steps to improve your life!

looks like you've got a little skin in the game already, that's great.What are your long term real estate goals looking like?

I would never sign a contract with having absolutely no outs unless the EM payment was of a trivial nature like $100. 

Steven Mitchell Currently manage projects of that nature.

The idea of someone not buying a home because the paint color was wrong just got under his skin.  

The more unit, the more tenant issues... so only start with a 4plex if you have a thick skin, it's in a great neighborhood, or you have experience with management....If you can't afford a plex in a decent neighborhood, consider buying a plex and moving into it.  

Mandrill will not work becasue the emails you are sending are not transactional by nature.

That doesn't even make sense.People are naturally attracted to whatever makes money.