When you use and agent the earnest money is generally collected by the buy side broker and then deducted from their proceeds at signing.

You can send the mail and get a proof of mailing from the post office (not certified since possibly no one will be there to sign.)

When the inspector notes an issue and possible cause, you can then discuss with the seller's side to determine if maybe they can explain the cause.As to why the seller is selling.

Is there a tell-tale sign I'm over looking?

That said, just sign the PSA in your name and include language allowing the PSA to be assigned to an affiliated entity controlled by you.

I signed a one-year lease and moved in.Even if your tenant applicants can prove their cash income, the amount is still less than 3X your rent requirement.

I found out that I can't even put out bandit signs because as a agent, you can't put out real estate signs without your brokerage name and the usual equal housing opportunity images on there.He said wholesaling is perfectly legal as long as I am careful of how I tell things to a seller.

In order to determine the viability of a development, feasibility studies in addition to appraisals are used.   

I’ve seen some of your signs around.

All signs point to a bit of a tipping point in many markets....on the bright side, that may be a sign of a buyer's market for a change