But because of the strained family situation, if allowed in your state, you might want to offer to pack up the deceased person's stuff and place it in a storage unit. 

The concern or caution about buying in a new community is that if the economy slows the developer and builders have deeper pockets that will enable them to offer discounts or deals to finish out the subdivisions that individual homeowners don't have the ability to match.  

Developers "tend" to know the market very well, although I have certainly seen several new complexes sit vacant and have to offer significant concessions to fill the units. 

My question is, if I say I am only willing to offer a 3.5% commission on a property sale in the LA area, will it actually hurt the prospects of getting top dollar for my house? 

I've used Tri City National Bank for a few commercial deals and they were able to offer great terms.

Some quick thoughts: cash flow is king; net worth is nice too; never step on anybody to get a better position for yourself; mindset is critical to success; there a thousand ways to make money in real estate; the school of hard knocks and lessons learned is the best education available; passive income is amazing; networks build great opportunities; there is opportunity in every market; always seek to offer value before asking for a handout; Be proactive - no excusesTHAT WAS FUN, thanks! 

However, I’m not able to access the septic tank for inspection and the seller isn’t willingly to offer an assistance to access the tank or consideration to make the deal go through.

I typically like to start with an initial phone call to discuss your investment goals/experiences, answer any questions you have, and tell you all about what our company has to offer.

At some point over the years I got the impression that I want to seek out a few different banks for loans and determine which was best for my situation before approaching a realtor, so that when I am ready to offer on that "perfect property" I know I have funding secured and can put an offer in immediately.

I typically like to start with an initial phone call to discuss your investment goals/experiences, answer any questions you have, and tell you all about what our company has to offer.