I don't if what I'm saying helps, it's just what's been printed in the news.

Once you have your original contract in hand and your inspection reports (if any), go through the fine print and decide if it would be worth speaking to an attorney.

Print and hand her this:https://www.unlimitedmls.com/forms/Landlord-Tenant-Handbook.... 

Many delays are also caused by the investor – you would be surprised… I would also suggest printing out your own schedule and keeping at least a 2-3 week look ahead at all times.

I am responding to the bold section.

I'm just wondering how a 3rd party could sell a warranty that will cover structural problems without seeing any of the structures (footings/beams/foundation walls/etc).....I'd imagine somewhere in small print they say structural issues caused by poor workmanship is not covered but I have no experience with these things.

There are several things I would do.One is have your agent print out the full broker listing and send it to you......check for accuracy and details.Price looks high to me for the area you are in.   

But once they were caught up, I realized that I wouldn't have had certain things approved without the help of a PA reading the fine print. 

Also, read the fine print.

There is a reason brokers on mass said they would NOT use or sign-off on such contract's, and every times showed to buyer's uncovering the fine print and what it meant, buyer's said "f-that!".