But that doesn't make him a buffoon or harmful to people.

You have no leverage, there was no harm inflicted....it doesn’t matter that they published your name instead of the llc. 

In this case I don't see the harm in delaying the closing, since the seller can't meet the terms of the contract, unless there's some financial harm to you (higher interest rate, etc).

That being said, it's often a take it or leave it and if the deal is that good, with a good attorney review for anything that could really harm you (like no inspections or title search allowed, as examples) then you have to make the business decision. 

If all parties are fully aware of the situation and it's transparent, I don't see the harm.

So much substance and good advice.

Numbers game for us, so no harm at all.

If I come across a good deal that is a short sale, where the down payment on the offer I make will be covered by my current flip proceeds [assuming the bank and seller give the thumbs up], is their any harm in making the offer now?

If you are trying to buy a rental for your own investments, then sure, there is no harm in hiring a real estate agent.

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