Some agents are pricing as if we are in a rising market. 

The availability of jobs continues to attract people to the city, resulting in a rising population.

It's usually not needed until a problem arises, BUT when you have a problem you'll be glad you have it. 

Would you have enough reserves available to rectify issues should they arise?

So, without further ado, I did a little bit of research and this article I stumbled upon, I hope, will enlighten you on your situation and back my propositions arising from it.It appears to me that in the case of an assignment of contract you would not need a CO or any other certificates in order to assign a contract; regardless of whether the property you are assigning is located in a municipality that requires such certification(s) because the duty of obtaining any certification(s) fall solely on the seller as stipulated in the law.

The EM is an amount that is readily available to an owner arising from such losses.

Property taxes in most all cases have "Super Lien" status meaning no matter when they arise in time, which is place in title, they are automatically senior to other liens.  

I have been through this exact same thing and so long as there is no beneficial taxable interest arising from the transfer, it is treated as a transfer between related parties.

I am looking to expand my network and contribute to the Biggerpockets community wherever the opportunity arises.

A contractor friend advised me that this guy may have decided its better to win me to his side now rather than have to fight me later, when problems arise.