When you say cash, are you talking about the green stuff or Hard money ?

When people here send me private messages or ask me on a call, one of the many things I'd tell them if they want to buy pre-construction is to check the developer's construction license and that it complies with the zoning rules (and I'll tell them if I know what those are).You woudn't believe the amount of people that are ready to put a sizeable amount of cash on the table but won't spend the little extras needed to make sure they don't lose it.

If landlord is willing to go out of their way to help tenant by  accommodating bi monthly payments, landlord should be compensated for it. this comes in the form of money.

This helps ensure the transaction progresses smoothly and in a timely manner.Earnest Money Deposit: Specify the amount of earnest money the buyer will deposit with the offer.

Also, it may save you a lot of money/headache if you buy a plane ticket and rent a car to see it for yourself.

Hard money loan.

Take your money out with a refinance and get another property?

You either spend money or you spend time.

Given our current properties, is there a creative way to do the financing that would allow us to buy the beach house without losing our current rental income ($6250/month) we are relying on? 

Tell your tenant the payment bounced and give them 72 hours to provide you with a cashiers check or money order so it doesn't bounce again.