1) cannot qualify for traditional financing2) fears appraisal will come in low3) fears buyer will back out so reduces contingency optionsnote for cash purchase I expect a significant discount.  

Check out the Straight Up Chicago Investor Podcast. 

But instead of using the brackets, he just put the screws straight through the blind bar itself. 

I would be careful when looking at discount PMs because if they aren't making money, they likely have terrible systems in place for management. 

As best as I can tell on both sites, the algorithm looks something like this:Cheapest price>least restrictions (cancellation, # of days minimum, etc)>Premier/Super host>Review Scores>Most discounts (weekly, last minute, etc)>Regular revisions

I would check your price versus competition and check your length of stay discounts.  

The house is definitely on discount because of it, almost worth it to go through the trouble if the number makes sense. 

Discount off asking is -0.3%.

Maybe get it straight b4 paying an attorney a retainer to sue and or choose an attorney who can and will go after EVERY possible avenue to make your client legally/$ whole.

The structure for this is a discounted sale, lease back, buy back.One of the partners is a qualified intermediary as well that understands the plumbing behind it to make it 1031 compliant.If you have any questions on that - feel free to give me a buzz.