I told them that was a BIG mistake and I didnt feel they were honest, and possible deliberate, as they didnt even follow the contract on collecting the $500 earnst money on my behalf. 

I get closer to them, I more narrowly resonate with them, in more detail.Here is what the rest of the planet does... they DELIBERATELY step away.

Deliberately have a few challenges in your screening process - it will weed out "entitlement mentality" problems4) Allow payment plans, but create system to track when payments due, so they don't keep falling further behind You will need to call them on due dates or they will fall further behind Be prepared to give a strong NO when asked if you will change rent due dates to "make it easier" for tenants to pay rent based upon their SSI or paycheck dates.

Take the time to be deliberate and intentional, but also have fun with it. 

Be deliberate and calculated in your search knowing that the market is still hot and the competition is fierce. 

Of course you shouldn't bleed cash deliberately.

We must understand that the conditions created are deliberate and malicious.

Or maybe you will discover it was listed as 1.5 when they bought it and they deliberately exaggerated it?

Pre 1950s and the home is a 1940s build it is the ‘appropriate size’ — unless the Seller deliberately tried to deceive you or covers up a violation or did anything else that the township would fine them for regarding Septics I’m sorry but I agree with other posters on here ... you just need to pump your septic more often ... you can disclose that it’s ‘undersized’ to the next Buyer - it’s subjective but if it makes you feel better that you should do that.

After a lot of deliberation I let the deal go as I don't want to limit my exit options.