There are some not great neighborhoods as well, and as a young woman, I'd just rather stay away from anything I'd be uncomfortable walking around in the daylight. 

It was a shared house arrangement - the landlord is an older woman, and she rented out two bedrooms in her home, one to my friend and one to another renter.

I had an opportunity recently to get to know a Russian woman who studied to be a lawyer in Russia.

And so some people dislike 'the man' (or 'the woman' to be politically correct). 

Built in 1926  @ $195kI am 27yr old and just got pre-qualified for a $250k+ conventional loan but the woman I spoke with said I could probably go higher if I want... that aside...When I saw it posted about a month ago it went "contingent" after about 2 weeks but is now back on market which makes me wonder whyAt least for the sake of deal analysis, I want to call the listed agent but I would like to be prepared with questions so i can speak more confidently.

An elderly woman that may also be fearful and had just signed a 12 month lease renewal?

It doesn't sound like you're dealing with a woman who is on top of things so this is something to consider.

The woman you are talking to owns another unit in the building - also purchased out of foreclosure.

@Jaysen MedhurstI've worked with a woman there before, Emily Coppola, that has been really helpful and proactive.It helps that my financials and credit score look much better than they are.

You can be sued as an agent if you mislead a seller. 2) You have to decide how you feel about the above, now the good reputation side is that some people honestly don't care, and want to go with an option where someone will just take it off their hands as fast as possible.. but as long as you are transparent and honest with them then I know a lot of wholesalers who have integrity and still make an ok amount of money in a transaction for technically being the middle wo/man.