should this earnest money in this case be solely my fee or should it include other considerations?

Tough margins, especially after taking into consideration periodic and major repairs.  

.* Tenants pay a NON-Refundable Option Consideration Fee in order to receive that option.

For and in consideration of the Option Fee payable to Optionor as set forth herein, Optionor does hereby grant to Optionee the exclusive right and Option ("Option") to purchase the premises (land and improvements), upon the terms and conditions as set forth herein.

.* Tenants pay a NON-Refundable Option Consideration Fee in order to receive that option.

Louis market is tightening up considerably across the board.

Hi All,My 4 unit has appreciated considerably and looking for the best way to access equity.

I have sorted through listings every week, and do not find anything even remotely viable when you take into considerations most of the costs.

I offered to accept my documents & loan fee as compensation for the illegal processing.Walked into the office two days latter and collected both.It is TRUE that this is 24 yrs later and the standards have changed, so verify your rights before you pull the trigger on the above suggestion.

So while I may not be quite ready to pull the trigger on a first property, there's nothing here forward keeping my hand off the trigger either...