If you have more cash to put down and would like to do so remember there is deferred maintenance you can put your money in to remedy.

Last year my mother had an aneurism that after brain surgery left her unable to return home.

Bring in 1+ people who specilalize in mold remediation BEFORE you make a final committment to building - you should be able to get an estimate and an idea of the mild/serious nature of it.

I'd suggest you do what is customary for the area and not blaze any new trails in collection and eviction remedies.

The home inspection came back with so many items needing repair that my son thought all home inspections were written in red ink (red means repair needed.)If buying as a owner, not investor, there is a lead paint provision that will help you rehab the lead paint for up to $4000 (they will rebate that costs to you) or let you out of the contract if the lead paint estimate is more that $4000 to remediate.

ED is for remedy for municipalities.

Learn the legal remedies and remove the tenant as quickly as possible.

Bill Gulley - I agree with you that years of disaster can't be remedied overnight.

Doubt you will get your money back.For the small amount and fees and time to recover it you would be best to move on.Now if you plan on suing for specific performance then you need to show up on closing day on time and ready to sign your documents.This shows you were holding up your end of the deal and documents if the seller does not show.You need to read your contract to determine breach remedies upon default by the buyer or the seller.

Unfortunately I heard from him recently and he had to have surgery and is not feeling too good and so is not looking for real estate anytime soon.