If I were in the situation I would hopefully have used a Deposit to Hold agreement and I would keep the deposit, cut ties with the already not-understanding tenant, and search for someone who exhibits the qualities I value in a tenant (namely their Mindset).You have either a crystal clear case to do that, or a fairly clear case (depending on whether or not you used a deposit to hold agreement). 

@Crystal Ng I have written a blog post that may help you out.

I don't have a crystal ball.  

Karl,Do you do Crystal Beach also?

My Merrill Lynch advisor said her model predicts the market should be good for another two years, but nobody has the crystal ball. 

@Crystal Smith , submitting offers as "Cash or Financing" is a good idea--I'll consider that next time! 

@Lumi Ispas @Crystal Smith Thank you for all of your inputs.Lumi, I am exploring a new construction option.  

Go with double hung and insulated windows. crystal windows has good stuff down here in the city, but I’m sure you’ll be able to find a good manufacturer upstate.

No one has a crystal ball but if you are willing to take what you have gained it might be a good opportunity to invest in a market you have wanted to jump into.

Him and his wife were spending gobs of money living in DC, and they were able to buy a palace in Baltimore.