This would be my first real estate investment, making the decision even more critical.I understand that backing out would mean losing the $2,000 earnest deposit.

A second mortgage or HELOC might allow you to unlock some funds without losing the 3.25% rate.- I recommend avoiding condos. 

I have been using Stessa for years and don't want to lose all that I have stored in the program. 

If it's just a money grab and there is no desire to associate with the aforementioned, you will most likely be on the losing end and feel very negative about the program.

That's 50k a year gone and you are losing tax write-offs and equity potential.

.--- Tenants can still lose their keys outside their home:(

if you buy a random property in a neighborhood you've never been to and turn it over to people you don't know you'll just lose money.not trying to be negative, trying to protect you and your hard earned cash.

Average rents are $1,250 (Again Zillow) Easily a losing propostion.

On top of that wholesalers by and large are very inexperienced and or pretty slick.. this is a perfect set up to lose money as well.  

You have the most to lose now since you'd be out all of your investment if the FC goes ahead.