Do you know the 45 ways to get out of a real estate contract?

I am in contract on a duplex in Grandview where I plan to live in one side and rent out the other.  

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

They all say they will be on the lookout for me, and they are experienced realtors.I did however get one from here, bigger pockets, and this realtor hasn't worked with investors before, butis asking me to sign a contract so I am working with them exclusively.The reason I am asking what to do, is because this realtor with the contract is very new, but I heard that most realtors will ask you to sign one if theyre serious.

- If you are putting an offer in on a property to get that property under contract, part of the contract is that you put up earnest money.

It would raise a red flag to me if they didn’t have this clause in the contract. 

Just get it under contract as quickly as possible... an multi- page realtor supplied purchase contract often does not afford you the luxury of time.  

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

I know that real estate is super specific to the locale, and I'd love to hop on a quick call with someone who has context in the Columbus market.Without digging too much into the details, I'm under contract for a duplex in the Franklinton area.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.