Some lines they will say have been "cut" but they put in a disclaimer on all sales that they don't know if a line might be cut.

Many borrowers think they can “cut out” the middleman (mortgage or loan broker), save some upfront “points” and fees, and go direct to a lender.  

You tied up 70k and a minimum of 6 months just to go through this process. 

We’re looking at a seven-figure property in Texas, tied to a non-performing loan.

Expenses directly tied to a deal that was pursued but not completed (e.g., inspection fees) are considered part of your investment activities and can be deducted as a capital loss in the year they were incurred.

I am not sure if it was just my market or more on their end but at the end it was a pretty big loss for us, so we cut it. 

Should I just hire a tree service to clear a path and cut the dead tree?

They will under cut and do whatever to squeeze 3rd party sellers.

Not to mention lulling me into fearful complacency while I have that money tied up. 

-"light value add" won't cut it if you want to refinance and get most of your outlay back out.