Was he involved in religious institution, VFW, civic clubs, other organizations?

They paid too much hoping to sell it too soon is my belief. 

A common mistake made by individuals is the belief a deed must be recorded to be valid. 

I agree with @Eric Johnson you will need to wait until liquidity is restored and some confidence regained, it is my belief the compression stays for a while possible through to the end of the year.

You could even meet a lot of investors or partners at your religious place of worship. 

Long story short, the fear of losing their horses, emotional attachment to the property and the belief that this property is what keeps the family together (regardless of how true it is) is very real to them.I have walked my parents through all of their finances for several months now.

I know there may be financial reasons or personal reasons but it always make me suspicious about the property and not belief what the agent has written. 

I've listened to the podcast religiously, bought several REI books and read them, calculated deals, and am almost done with my real estate courses to get my real estate license.

The have the belief that when they call they will succeed2.

I have been doing my research religiously.