and to a certain extent commerical RE Brokers

Economic Stability and Low Interest RatesGermany is widely recognized for its economic stability and low inflation rates.

. - that might be a situation where you would want to work with a contractor directly because you would have lots of different options with widely varying costs.

FHA 203(k)The FHA 203(k) is the most widely known renovation loan, but did you know about the Fannie Mae Homestyle Loan?

We have a wide range of investors and RE professionals join us.

To provide our buyers the greatest probability for success, we cast a wide net to evaluate ALL vacation rental prospects and narrow it down to the handful that meet the search criteria. 

These policies have been to the detriment of small businesses, the self employed and to large extent  true GDP producers.

Ordinarily those tenant vacated damages would be too remote, but it sounds like they were contemplated by both parties at the time of contract.Were I in this situation I would be looking to state law to determine if the EMD is truly the extent of my potential liability as a buyer. 

I haven't seen anything above 80% on a cash out in years (and even 80% isn't widely available).

Legal Implications & Ramifications : As an example; the iconic PCH homes in Malibu and many in the upper foothills might not permitted to build back, certainly not to the same extent or materials.