There are plenty of families in tight situations, offering flexible lease/closing terms would play to your advantage.  

Real estate is not a get rich quick scheme, play the long game and you will win.

Should there be any fear if this is a long term play? 

I am learning and watching and reading content and listening to podcasts while at work instead of music now.

Everyone is fearful right now and playing Nostradamus over here with their market predictions.

Be "Tight" and only play alongside A-players.A STR Legend notes, "You are only as good as your emergency service."

Keep in mind that given the current state of things lenders, title companies, and others may play a factor on time to close. 

I do not know how the expired card would come in to play but I’d refund the original card and let the banks figure it out.

I not only say that because I am one, but also because the field that we play on is more evenly matched.

The last few years I am trying to build up my investing mentality, while building up my wealth by saving up, cutting expenses, investing in the stock market, building a cash generating photovoltaic, playing with credit cards points and stuff.Now that are cash reserves are good and our son is 3 months old, we decided to stop procrastinating and take action.So recently went to a local meet up, through "meetup" app, which hosted by an investor the last few years.