And it includes streaming video, too.

Till the, keep reading her probates posts where ever you can find them, listen to her old podcasts and new ones, and check out her YouTube videos...You won't go wrong with her...Shalom

In my case, I received an email from a rep there simply stating my offer was below the reserve and being submitted to the bank for approval.

There are many factors that go into this but if you do submit a finance offer, try removing at least the inspection contingency and put in 20 days or less for loan commitment..

I'm considering making some video responses as well. 

Just insist that the deal take place in the US (that is where the property is, so it has to be in the US... e.g. recorded in your county) and that you can provide whatever the investor needs via the Internet and an Internet video conference.

On the numerous other homes that were around the same price point that we submitted offers on prior to purchasing this one, our EMD was $500-$1500.

I haven't been doing some things to help my SEO guys (blogging, video, etc), though. 

I will def keep these in mind if I submit a contract and it's accepted.  

I jumped right into that keyword video you made.