It appears to be common in my area that an order is put in and the driver takes a check.

Fixed rates are very common for note funds.

Hi Daniel,Your challenge is common in today’s market.

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: In some properties we might stash some under the bathroom sink in case a guest forgot theirs, but it's not something common we do.

That being said, I think it's just a common sense to avoid pitfalls to the extend possible and not give anyone, especially unscrupulous, unethical buyers and some overzealous gov attorneys a pretext to fine me into bankruptcy and portray to public as a "bad guy" (so they can avoid going after real bad, big guys that lobby and hire them for their own nefarious purposes).

This is common throughout Southern ME, not just Biddo/Saco.

I work with tons of investors, both local and out of state and 1 very common problem I see that is holding new investors back from getting a deal is 1 simple thing... getting stuck on the list price.

It's not a real common concept here in DFW area, but I love it.Buyers have no downtime, no rent rate risk, lower vacancy risk, potentially instant cash flow day 1. 

It’s clear you’ve put thought into your investment, and the challenges you’re facing are common for many first-time investors.

Yes pretty common, minimum downpayment is generally 25% (occasionally that 20% will work) but just depends on your situation.