Not saying the woman recommended you is anything like that, not everyone is the same; but bad reps don't just come from thin air.

Also, cap ex is greatly reduced which lowers the risk as one of your first properties (1,2,10 warranty helps).I just spoke with a woman who has 14 properties, she bought them ALL as new construction. 

Don't compromise yourself from financial freedom & peace of mind due to trying to get cute.

Woman with wealthy husband(entertainment executive) decides she wants to play with Real Estate.

I watched a woman hire a PM and then GC under him to rehab a 6 unit in Los Angeles.

I can't help but wonder if its the fact that I'm a successful woman that offends you so much?

A solid handyman ( or handy woman) can do it just as well or even better for a lot less.

I would agree with that perspective as a woman, even as one who is more willing to take risks.

I trust people and expect them to be a man or woman of his or her word.As others have said, the seller didn't do anything illegal although it makes the seller look unprofessional, rude and a man who doesn't honor his word as he wasted your time. 

You need a real private money  banker who is honest with give Money  Source  of America a call or trust a used house sale man or woman or confused.