There are times when I walk in the main door, then walk right out because the property has zero appeal to me since it does not conform to the two preferences I have.Because she wants me to make offers that are ~95% of asking price, I haven't made a single offer yet.

He walks away from his bankrupt investment house after pocketing $485 million.

So one size doesn't fit all and a really good contract only fits the specific deal it was built for.

Also realize that some people you just can't work with, so recognize this and just walk away.

I suppose we could walk away but would still have to put out the costs for inspections and then not accept the results?

If not, walk away.Good luck to you,Barbara

But when its a house and the numbers of 10X bigger, they think the bank should be the one who takes the hit, and the owner should get to walk away unscathed.

I'm just putting it out there for anyone to comment on in whatever way they see fit because I'm so new to real estate.

So you are right she is not a victim but she was victimized by being placed in a circumstance that prevented her from doing what she had a history of doing and that is paying her bills.I kind of agree with you here, but the problem is who is responsible for stepping in and preventing her from conducting her personal financial affairs as she sees fit?

If you don't or cant pay, you'll be expected to just hand over the deed and walk away.