Served declaration form. waited 5 days...served the 5 day notice... no progress w/ the tenant. submitted the attachments the attorney asked for just a day ago.

The reason I ask is because I am finding that all my ON market properties are way overpriced and would be a waste of time if I was to submit offers 100k less than asking (100k less than asking is an example of a duplex I just researched).

I remember somewhere from BP there was a psychological strategy that by submitting two offers they'll want to pick one, even if it's lower than they would originally accept.

And now all work has been halted, leaving us with no kitchen or anything for the foreseeable future since he says he can't work on anything until we cover the costs of his permits and licensure and he doesn't have the funds to pay for any of it.Now, with the background out of the way, here are two issues we're having.It looks like we can't go to an attorney because it states in the contract, "In any dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement, the Parties shall first submit the dispute to mediation."2) Regarding the licenses and permits, it specifically states: "Contractor shall at its own expense obtain all permits necessary for the work to be performed." and "All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in compliance with all building codes and other applicable laws."

It does pay to play sometimes and having a good spreadsheet to start with can help give that confidence to submit those LOIs.

I submitted a couple of W2s for the previous years and next day got a letter certifying that I am accredited.

I write up a new, all cash offer and submit it.

They can also go over your income, assets, credit, & sample property variables (for example, how much taxes & insurance you should expect) & do a preapproval for you, which is very helpful when you submit an offer.Check to see if your state (like New York) has a 1st time homebuyer program, if that is your situation.

I would tell them that it is fine pending them submitting a plan to me that I approve.  

I suggest you submit a claim to the title insurer, as soon as possible, the worst they can do is claim it's not a  covered matter.