My internet provider shipped my modem to the address and my realtor says this spooked the seller.  

Probably foolish to spook the deal, but was curious to what you all thought from your experience and point of view. 

Are you thinking you might get spooked by the work or self management?

If you simply get spooked without any basis for it, you may be walking away from a great deal.

No one wants to spook the tenants.I drive by the property and get a good assessment of the exterior.

I've been spooked personally by Cook County's tax assessment schedules and high property taxes, as well as crime in some of Chicago's outer areas.

If using CAR form or your State's equivalent, you need to know how to draft either a single or multiple addendums that include the terms you require without attracting negative attention.If you spook the attorney (OR the listing agent) you chances of getting accepted are pretty slim. 

You can borrow from immediate family without regulatory issues spooking you family transactions are exempt from brokerage lending.

I will tell you that even the investors in south florida are spooked to engage in any new RE opportunities.

I got a great deal because the damage to water lines and drywall spooked other buyers.