Howdy Bigger Pockets.I've been wondering around the site for a few months trying to find some answers, which I have, but figured I better post up and hopefully get a bit of varied responses to my most pressing questions.  

If he is trying to blow himself up (you mentioned the gas) I would consider pressing charges for attempted arson.

@Tara Piantanida-KellyYou may be hard pressed to make 35% CoC deal in western New York ... though you are next door to the rust belt, so perhaps they do exist in your area.If you wander a little further west towards Cleveland, you could may find deals like that (there are some that produce 3.0+% rent).Or ... maybe you have the ability to improve your current deal.

At that time you can sign it as is, refuse to sign it at all and go elsewhere, or modify the agreement with what you want and negotiate with the brokerage and then sign an amended agreement.If the brokerage has an early cancellation damage clause and you signed it you will be hard pressed to recover anything from them.

No Jo, you are going to be pressed to find properties meeting even the 1% rule let allow the 2% rule in Everett or Lynwood straight off the MLS.

They probably know dogs aren't allowed and are pressing the issue.

In addition to that, I found that all the exterior siding - on the ENTIRE house - was water damaged because they (Fox & Jacobs) had used a pressed-board product for siding back in the 80's.  

You'd be hard pressed to find a SFH that's not in a dilapidated area for $80k or less.

So, sometimes it really is peanuts but, as you say, always good press. :0)

@Chris Watson  I think if a local bank is offering 6% interest and a 20 year note for land, you're going to be hard pressed to find a better deal out there.