That's what your wife's challenge is without acknowledging the higher risk of the attempt.  

He signed Seller's Due on sale disclosure,  Borrower's Authorization to Release Loan Information, Limited Power of Attorney, Mailing Address Change notification,   Insurance Change Notification, AND a long list of Seller Acknowledgement and addendum to Purchase Agreement.

When a tenant gives notice, I acknowledge their notice in writing and provide a list of common questions (e.g.

Many of these things required for success are things that I was not taught growing up, even when I talk to my dad about things like waking up at 4am to work, or going to the gym everyday, or meditating, he acknowledges that even he could never do that, but knows that many successful people do that and that it's vital.

Or in case a car salesman suddenly emerges from the bushes without warning, and your puppy's life depends on your ability to quickly debunk his "leasing is better than buying" pitch.Your family consistently complains that you're hearing isn't so good, a problem that you acknowledge having, but somehow you can hear from across a restaurant that someone is thinking of what to do with their paid off triplex.

As soon as you sign the agency form acknowledging I work for the seller.

I will acknowledge that from my perspective, Ali Boone is a good person.

Make sure to acknowledge that you appreciate what he does for you in identifying properties and would like to continue to work with him.   

I'm not discounting your frustrations I'm acknowledge that your state of mind is this is not working so that is what the universe is vibrating back.

It is commendable that you took action and you acknowledged what held you back.