VA loan appraisers don't have a good system in place to stay in communication with the lenders. 

So my biggest recommendation is to keep a good communication channel open and always ask what the next step and what do we as a team need to have done to get there.

Many have stated here that the best way to learn is to actually start, otherwise "analysis paralysis".My value add is that I am a good communicator with strong negotiation skills, love to work with and help people, as well as have significant business operational and financial knowledge.

The agent nor the seller have any relationship with that asset manager...and in fact in some states it is even illegal for the agent to have communication with the asset manager. 

Stop communicating verbally.

The Thanksgiving Holiday and some bad communication played into it. 

Good communication, honest and professional people.

What you see as demanding, may be just a different communication style than you're used to.

A thorough engagement letter indicates that your lawyer is thinking strategically about possible scenarios and communicating clearly with clients. 

If the Seller shows signs of having the same desire, they will give him the time to work it out.My main point is that communication with the existing lender is vital asap.