You can always negotiate (with some exceptions for HUD, FNMA, etc. contracts) where the transaction will close.  2. 

Welcome to BP Ryan.You're off to a great start, having a mentor is absolutely vital if you want to lessen the bumps on the head from the school of hard knocks.

Same for MTM except that the time is shorter.

Outdoor vinyl siding 4 yrs. old, Needs carpet except Br's roof approx. 15yr old.

Although the fund stays in escrow, what are the other risks except that time frame can be extended from one day to 45 days?

As a result of my high salary, access to mortgages and lucky timing, I have accumulated a portfolio of ~10 nicely cash-flowing properties in the bay area.It's all going good except that there are no more deals to had around me.

If they don't except your offer then you move on.

Plus side, you should be seen as a good operator, increasing NOI, but amenities and exceptional management are not so much appreciation to the dirt and bricks. :)

The exception may be if you personally witnessed an abusive event ... and then it would probably have to be physical abuse before most authorities would take any action (policy forces and the judicial system are just starting to understand other forms of abuse {emotional, financial, etc} ).

There are some exceptions for example when purchasing at foreclosure and tax sales, its cash on the barrel-head right at that moment.