If nothing other than you think you made a great buy if I were the appraiser on the refinance I would argue that market price was what you paid.

These are the books from Rich Dad that I recommend: cash flow quadrant, abc's of real estate,  guide to investing, and adanved guide to real estate investing.

I read a book in the rich dad series that I really liked called the ABCs of starting a business by Sharon Leckter I think it was.

Discussions like this one usually come from politicians on two different sides arguing over which is better, more or less government regulation.

But do read the purchase and sale agreement if its a standard board of realtors form it probably has a mediation clause in it.. which is exactly what your type of squabble is best suited to argue out if in deed you think its worth it for your damages..

For example if the report found a condition that would cost $400 to remedy and you asked for $10,000 then maybe they could argue you were using the inspection to back out for other reasons.I would tell the sellers agent, you will provide the report AFTER they return your money and agree in writing the contract is cancelled. 

Tell them that you are planning to have the treatment done by ABC company (one of the included quotes).   

Second, in general raising what amounts to discretionary capital to invest into a risky asset class from non-accredited investors some would argue is a powder keg.

If they argue they put more effort in and should get paid late fees then agree to split it.

“Because the $20,000 took so much away from their equity to put into another home, they decided not to sell,” she said.Another client of Chaname had difficulty selling his home because would-be buyers balked at paying $16,000 more for a home with HERO-financed air conditioning, duct work, water heater and insulation when similar homes were selling for less.The buyers argued they were paying for the improvements twice – through the higher valuation on the house and assumption of the loan.