The OP in TN should read this doc. 

So, instead of a putting a stop payment on the check, the OP should have let the agent deposit the check, order an inspection, pay for inspection and then cancel contract and then wait for his earnest money to be returned.

all investors have different criteria... and it seems that the OP wants to make a business model out of this one.. so there is one right here that will do this..

Agreed, although I'm definitely rooting for OP, this doesn't sit well in the near term.

I do believe that the amount the taxes can be reasonably expected to be should be used and in the case of the OP by @Trent Williford, I believe the projected amount was the prudent way to fly. 

You're right- OP said it was a replacement so that's what I caught on the responding point to.

The OP original post exposed their true intentions of entering into a contract through FRAUD AND DECEIT to broker.

Properties where sellers can consider a post-closing occupancy agreement include condos, townhouses, and co-ops.

To answer your question, OP: the sooner the better!

One has a coin op laundry I have to get the money from but is 45 minutes away so that takes some time.