If you protect yourself and don't take unnecessary risks, even if a deal goes sour and you have bought it low enough, you break even instead of losing a bunch of money.

Why give yourself an unnecessary headache in the quest of saving a few dollars.

@Derek Bonanni seems creepy and unnecessary.

The next thing  and it might sound unnecessary but tell them what to do.  

I know someone who rented a house to a lawyer (big big mistake) who withheld rent and sued her for all kinds of expensive unnecessary repairs--just because he could. 

Erin - First, I would eliminate the unnecessary driveway side door, create a nice large window in its place, with a matching one in the same location on the front to replace the tiny one.

Most of us started out with some type of personal finance or investment book that preached being frugal and spending your money on solid investments instead is the way to build wealth.I have always had this mindset but after reviewing my current budget I realized I have slowly added many unnecessary "luxury" expenses to my monthly routine.

The source of the fear takes the form of a incessant voice in the head and/or physical discomfort (itching,unnecessary movement, tension, short of breath, rapid heart beat, etc.)

At the end of the day, just be sure to keep a record of all expenses so when you're doing your taxes you don't give back unnecessary money.

Therefore, due diligence was unnecessary-just buy what a developer tells you is a great "insider preconstruction price, by the time you close you'll have $50K equity and can cash out!