In a cold climate, anything but carpet can be uncomfortable in the winter.

If it makes you uncomfortable, call another flooring guy.

If they say no to your repairs and you are uncomfortable paying for them yourself, you can walk away and be no worse for wear.

When you keep accepting applications, this is a perfect example of when you run into uncomfortable situations

My challenge is to attempt to secure a profit of the flip without waiting the 90 plus days, there are some risks that concern me that would make me feel uncomfortable...although client has 2 jobs, one never knows about downsizing and although nothing is set in stone, job stability is always a question...that being said, end buyer has backup with friends that need place and could lease with her residing...NCA?

My thoughts:1 - add early termination to lease.2 - there needs to be routine communications3 - digital locks over keyed locks (IMO the era of keys is over)Glad you landed on your feet!

They should be provided anyways as part of their routine disclosures.

Ask question that make them feel uncomfortable like, Is that the lowest you will take?

It doesn't have to be done in a trolling method - if you are uncomfortable with calling, and some of the firms have offices, you could just as easily stop in, say "Hello, I am so and so, and I am looking to expand my portfolio in this area - if you become aware of any of your clients who want to sell, please feel free to pass my name/number along". 

I am routinely doing open houses for other agents to help build my database of contacts, I preview 10-15 houses a week personally and I try to read as much as I can.