You've been so kind and I really appreciate it.  

@Mark HafnerI've been investing internationally for many years but it's very difficult to answer the kind of questions you ask without writing a dissertation so I'd encourage you to ask more precise questions in the forum.

That kind of errand is not the sort of thing they are paid to do and our liaison wasn't able to devote enough time to the problem on a daily basis to make it happen which I completely understood but it was still frustrating. 

My mortgage increased earlier this year as my home owners insurance went up due to the company closing and my escrow didn’t have enough to make up the difference so I’m kind of pay check to pay check right now.

Is there that kind of flexibility in a purchase agreement?

Perhaps this post is kind of droll.

I am kind of nervous as a first-time homebuyer and first-time investor investing out of state and looking at markets across the country.

Thank you so kindly for the advice.

These minor details are the kind that distract people from the path of success. 

I know it's over your budget, but is this the kind of property that would interest you: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/194-Joliet...?