Bottom line its basically sophisticated investors totally screwing unsophisticated buyers.. at least the majority.. this is why the DOJ's or AG's will step in its about consumer protectionAnd has zero to do with the brokerage community as Vince stated :)  I bet a bunch of the offenders are local brokers.

But I bet I could figure it out.

If you're in a position where you have to push, confront, cajole it's usually a losing battle.If you paid a decent amount up front then your best bet is to be calm, diplomatic and try working with him, which usually means spending more money and time than anticipated.

I'd bet the "contract" is 90% to the buyer's benefit, just guessing, that the exit door is wide open.

I think your best bet would be to start calling around.

Someone bought it to hold and overpaid I bet.

Even in the last few years we've seen a tremendous increase in the popularity of short term rentals like AirBnB.  

Best bet is to be honest with your lender when they ask you questions.  

I think due to my current situation my best bet is to continue investing in single family homes.

Your best bet would be to get 9 individual residential 30 year mortgages.