However, when a 'highest and best' request is made with a definite deadline for offers, I'll explain how escalations work and why they are helpful rather than blindly throwing more money at a deal when it may not be necessary.

I tried to explain to him that it takes time, he said that he didn't have the patience to wait.

Explain you gave him an opportunity to work with you and he frauded you.

However, try to keep on blinders when it comes to shiny object syndrome.

The objective here is to agree on terms of the loan.  

However, since I posted this I've stumbled on the perfect article that explains the difference between UBC and HUD and now I understand the difference between the two.

Who can explain what the "Pro-forma Cap Rate" and "Purchase Cap Rate" actually represent on the BRRRR and Rental Property Calculators?

It sounds like you have an objective mindset, so just follow the numbers and you'll get to the best answer for you.The consideration to tap into our home's equity was based on if we could repay the added debt service without rental income.

Here is a story of a girl electrocuted by a faulty dryer without proper grounding:https://www.click2houston.com/news/2018/07/11/child-electrocuted-in-texas-rental-home-that-mother-says-had-electrical-issues-before/Here is a good link to explain grounding and GFCI better:https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-grounding-1152859I am predict within 20 years that code will require dual GFCI / AFCI detection breakers on all circuits. 

Can someone clarify or explain how this would work I’m sorta confused