Further, just because there is an expiration date does not make it 'yours to sign' until the expiration, it is only 'yours to sign' until either the expiration or its withdrawal, whichever occurs first.As Jay Hinrichs pointed out, sign as soon as you decide the terms are acceptable.Finally Chris, what you were describing, that you had until a certain time to sign the contract, would be more of an option contract, i.e., the offer would be held open for a certain period of time, and you could enter into the contract at your option. 

Then, it's a closer look at credit to justify the lack of an adequate cash flow.I once had an applicant, rather rough looking, that had about 20 beer cans in the back of the car.

I'm not sure how big of an uphill battle I have ahead, but from my experience renting I'm sure it will be a steep one..

The listing agent doesn't really care, they do this all day long.

You might try to just have your own management company where you are actively involved but get people with the title as assistant manager or something where they are absorbing all the calls and taking care of the routine duties and you are only brought it on important issues.  

That would leave more money in your pocket to take care of repairs and such.

Why would you care where your investors get their money from?

My company doesn't care to get into residential agency, which is why I'd rather not mix the funds.

@Renata McCulloch  20k is enough to get started with buying a small balance loan but, unless you have the ability to move more money into your IRA you want to be careful.  

Hello, I have located a property I am highly interested in, and I am in need of an agent licensed in New Jersey.