@Gerardo Escutia - Sometimes a second (or 3rd) option can uncover an unseen issue.

And I’d be on the hook for doing the title search and uncovering any liens on the place.

It is completely acceptable and understood that any major items uncovered during the due diligence process will be requested by the buyer.

Having a variable for unknown contingencies is normal but in the future have a detailed agreement specifying a firm bid, what is included, and the hourly rate for what is not included in the event rot or other issues are uncovered.

It's important to uncover her motivations and see what is most important to her.

I've only been able to uncover a specialized agent in Illinois, and potentially finding a bed and breakfast policy.

It uncovered a lot of lies I had been telling myself and puts everyday events and habits into a greater context. 

Maybe not if a week's search did not uncover it.

But sometimes they DO want to sell, so make sure to uncover that with the seller's agent.

Off market deals are more like catching fish with your hands, and if you get your hands on one, it still requires a lot of work to uncover all the relevant information about the property and nurture the relationship with the owner - and after a few weeks you may find out the price is too high or they have chnaged their mind and are not selling after all.