You need his rank, time in service (you can even guess really, doesn’t vary a ton), and zip code.

Doesn’t sound like this was the case.  

Even google doesn’t have a street view of the house, so I need to be conservative here.Do I have any leverage in this situation?

Thank you.The general rule I go by, after flipping a ton of houses, is that I regret selling them now.If you buy them right (we’re an exception, as we buy at 7 to 15 cents on the dollar) and rehab them properly, you’ll get a ridiculous profit by keeping them, using strategies like the BRRRR method.Honestly, it doesn’t make much sense to sell them right away if you bought them right.

@Alex Scattareggia, the withholding tax, as you suggested, doesn't have to be an issue providing that your property is profitable enough.

I have a ninja trick (that sounds cool doesn't it) to where the bank will accept alot less than the appraised value.

This doesn’t make it a bad deal, it just means giving up something for a  different benefit.  

The most likely scenario is that you refuse to pay him, or make him an offer he doesn’t accept, and he files a mechanics lien on the property. 

These things do happen, but the net positives of investing in real estate lead to powerful wealth creation that a 9-5 doesn’t provide. 

And a refinance will have fees attached to it which makes this even less attractive.3) Just because you are not a professional test doesn’t mean you can’t add value.