If rates have gone up over half a percent in the past 30 days, that's a bummer, but I wouldn't be surprised. 

The investors that do submit non-contingent offers understand the risks involved and usually have a plan in mind to deal with any surprises that may arise. 

You'd be surprised at the demand.

Mine would be it's kinda no different... most people cant grasp the costs and get burnt out when surprises in constructions come up.

Not endorsing doing an MBA, just surprised at how many people bash higher education on these forums.  

And be sure to check with folks other than your family banker (where you carry all your accounts) - you'd be surprised how much price / term shopping can save you on each deal.Best of luck to you and I look forward to following your journey!

I'd be really surprised if they took you to small claims court, considering they've already kept your $5200 SD. 

I've also been using TruePeopleSearch (https://www.truepeoplesearch.com/) which is absolutely free and it surprisingly gives accurate numbers most of time.

He also wouldn't be overly surprised by a non-renewal since I've been pretty transparent on my intentions.

IMO the MLS has become too competitive, and has forced me to look at other channels.If you feel that you don't have the time to do your own marketing efforts, I would look at FSBO websites like Craigslist, FSBO.com, forsalebyowner.com and the marketplace on Facebook (I'm serious, it might surprise you).