(We have been waiting to update docs after we assign because we have been getting caught with sunk costs if the deal does not close) 3) Educating both buyer and seller as much as possible and clarifying any concerns before contract is signed (buyers through drip campaigns when they sign up for our list and through conversation, sellers through conversations at appointments and contract signing, also sales folder left to all sellers on all acquisition strategies) 4) Sending out a Property Update Document to our attorney every Monday.

You really need a Termination Agreement signed by both parties because contract dates are actually not absolute unless it includes special verbiage like "time is of the essence". 

These products seem interesting but because of my lack of experience with them, I prefer something more tangible that I can actually touch.Also, generally speaking, I like the strategy that you give Dave R credit for which is selectively leveraging equity and paying debt.   

Longer story shorter, they signed a new lease at a higher rent when the time came. 

Will you sign on the loan?

They were sure that their house would close on a certain date post lease-signing, and upon my urging (twice) they confirmed with their real estate agent that their buyer's financing was secure.

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She will need to be able to afford the property on her own or you could co sign to get loan if her debt to income it too high.

One week before the final signing the buyer loses their job after which the loan processor calls the employer to verify employment so the deal can not close.