Someone may offer you a higher price, lock you in, and then try to reduce the price by asking for repairs or a reduction when the appraisal doesn't come in at the right price.I would probably take it and move forward.

I'm not surprised that a buyers agent would object to a reduction of commission.  

Generally; a price reduction from the seller equal to the discounted commission, yes.  

When you're underwriting potential deals, just be sure and include the payment from your TSP loan in the cash flow analysis, or be sure and budget ahead of time for the payroll reduction. 

I use a 3rd party company to help protest my rental property appraisal values and they take 1/3 of the actual tax reduction as the fee.

Maybe the easiest, but a bitter pill to swallow, as I really love these properties and feel their markets are trending upward for a bigger payoff.

He has had one dst reduction in monthly payouts... not meeting the ppm. 

The second and maybe the biggest reason is that by doing a short sale the lender is agreeing to the reduction of the principle balance on your loan and because of this the lender will not, in most cases, file a deficiency judgment against you.

Some of these options may include a forbearance agreement, deferment of outstanding loan payments, renegotiating the loans interest rate, which affects the monthly payment amount, even reduction of principal amount and loan payoff date.Forbearance Agreement:A Forbearance Agreement is a written agreement with your mortgage company in which you arrange to keep your home.

I would like to hear other thoughts on this subject just to make sure I am not taking crazy pills.