If the funds are still outside the US in a foreign bank you might get some push back since the money has not been through anti-money laundering processes yet and the banks don't want to get tied to selling REO to bad people.

That also tied the highest score in WB in the games.

The rent could have been 875 to 975 but it tied up my cash and I am in the middle of getting my RE license.

As far as the feds go, they are pretty much leaving CO alone unless they see illegal ties to Central or South America or Mexico.

This clearly signals that you have no stake in the deal, intend to tie up the property at the seller's expense, and are ready to ditch them at any time and for any reason.  

This is a Google Voice number that I have tied to my cell number.

It's not necessarily the best property but the best situation that fits.For example, ideally you'd have a perfect property requiring virtually no repairs, just vacuuming perhaps, and plenty of time for you to find a buyer after you've tied up the deal.You are actually using your skills as a negotiator to assure the seller that you have the ability to close and solve the problem(s) that they see as most important within the timeframe that's agreed upon.Truth be told, most abandoned properties have combinations of both people and property problems.

He then writes the seller a $2,500 E.M. check to tie the deal up.

Your agreement of a flat fee is fine, but it's not up to an agent to cut commissions without approval of the broker, they should be flexible when dealing in volume, but the broker has staff expenses, fees that may be tied to production, like a legal retainer and accounting, taxes and errors and omissions coverage.

I really want to get started investing in RE, but my money is tied up waiting on this house to close.