Reputable turn key companies don't require you to close until the renovation is complete, you've had an independent inspection, a tenant is in place and the property has appraised for the contract price.

I owned my own manufacturing business for 16 years until finally calling it quits about 6 years ago due to dwindling sales brought on by the recession, which turned out to be a blessing in that it led me to a career I thoroughly enjoy and was meant to do.I started thinking about real estate while selling a piece of commercial land I owned. 

Does anyone know of a qualified and reputable contractor who works in the LA, OC and Inland Empire area? 

Does anyone know any reputable real estate focused CPAs and Attorneys (for evictions, etc) in the DFW area? 

An option could be to require that the dog be certified by a reputable program if below your threshold age (if you were wanting to expand leniency in any way on the policy).

Call a few reputable mortgage brokers and get their opinion.

I've been in situations where it cost me money, but it was worth the business relationship and reputation. 

One client looked at renovation loan, then just bought with 20% down, and after closing financed RTA cabinets, flooring, etc. on 2-year no interest loans, purchased custom windows direct from manufacturer, has licensed electrician and plumber helping him outside their job on weekends for much reduced rate, etc. 

I am assuming that if Seller does not Consent, then the Contract is still valid and forces Kevin to purchase the property under Contract.If that's the case, then Kevin's Attorney can re-negotiate a date where both parties can agree to Cancel if Marketable Title is not delivered AND that EM be moved to a new Escrow, such as a big and reputable Title Company as @Jay Hinrichs suggested.

I think you will find that if you start backing out of contracts regularly, that you're going to build a reputation for yourself that you'd rather not have.