Does that not come into play with a firm license? 

I'm fairly good about letting things roll off my back, although I've seen this kind of belittling comments from so called "seasoned" investors on BP more times than I would expect from people who, one would think, would have some standards, given how they've "succeeded" in business. 

Maybe they are just trying to play hard ball. 

@Jim WebsterI agree with @Caleb Heimsoth, there seems to be something else at play.

However, we still maintained high standards and treated her with fairness and respect throughout the process as well.  

This will put me at approx 26k for normal financing.So I asked him why is the closing cost so high and he responded:Bank fees are approximately three to $4000, transfer tax is 1% of the sales price, and title insurance is typically 1% of the sales price.Does this sound fair?

Agree with other posters that if you have lost trust in this contractor, even if cost more, you need to cut your losses and find a new one.As to what to do with the existing contact; depends on a number of different factors having to do with the size of the contractor, how big the contract is and emotionally just how upset you are about things.If this is a small contractor then there are likely few if any assets in his company and it is generally very easy to shutdown one LLC and start another one with a similar name so suing them is just a money pit; its not fair but very common.

That's where reserves come in play. 

@Cassi Wischkaemper I may be able to find someone who can do that for a fair price, but I was thinking this is something I can do on my own with my cell phone video camera.

If you're flexible on holding and have cashflow to support it you'd probably be able to make out well...Another play you could rent and invest elsewhere.