The affidavit should end with a positive assertion, for example: “Pursuant to Estates Code Section 201.001, I therefore assert that I am the sole rightful of John Jones, deceased.

Be more assertive.

I many many markets I'm poking at in various states, the asserted 'market rent' is on the order of .5% of the price of buying the house which obviously won't cash flow for anyone.

Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant, Tenant's family, guests, invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering the premises or the building of which the Premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the Premises are a part, and Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims or assertions of any nature."

Sounds to me that he gave you his answer...assertiveness is one thing but aggressiveness is another. 

This would seem like the best time to assert myself. 

Your buyer could assert a breach of contract action against you unless your performance was expressly made contingent on your seller's performance in that second contract. 

That said, you have to assert that right and show the state statute to show you have that right.

The assessor asserts that they have fair market value because the seller saved on commission and that saved commission is getting added to the value on the purchase price as part of their appraisal. 

It would be near impossible for any topic to be taboo and have any sort of impact in the lives of young adults.Regarding your last question I’m not sure I made that assertion, but again, I’m not great at communicating sometimes so maybe it came across that way unintentionally.I hope more people chime in.