Even if the contract calls for mediation/arbitration, it could still be advantageous to consult an attorney if you can get a free consultation.Also in my market the EMD is held by escrow so the seller does not simply get to decide that they want to keep the EMD. 

Sa’d noted that refusing a potential client because of their vaccination status is discrimination.Also, “landlords cannot simply make unilateral changes to the terms of the agreement, which would include imposing proof of vaccination as a condition of the tenancy.”

I have other houses in a different state that I only insure for the slightly over the value because it simply does not pay to build new in that area.

When she has said everything she can and has nothing left (even repeated a couple times) ask her to help you find a solution together and you will probably find that she will agree to almost anything you reasonably propose.Often, a customer/tenant/client outrage is simply the manifestation of a need to feel understood.

i would say if you were GP on this hypothetical deal, then go ahead and do it. you could do a few more deals after this one and pay off the loan faster. if you are simply a LP, its risky since you have no control on how the deal goes. i did a similar strategy with buying a duplex but i have full control of the asset and how it is run. if you are going to be passive i would try the solo 401K route.   

It is simply a thermometer that reads the market temperature.

When it comes to actually securing a contract on a home that appears to meet your criteria, here are some tips (outside of simply raising the price):1.

I was simply buying and selling homes for myself (not for other people) but I exceeded the numbers allowed w/o a license.  

A period of several months (often 6) following the expiration of the agreement serves to protect agents from buyers who will simply cancel the buyer agency agreement after a suitable property has been found - just in order to avoid paying the agent a commission.Put more simply - it's a kind of "loyalty" agreement.

I guess it just boils down to if the numbers work to afford the two payments.