My department responded but I was off duty and didn't respond to it.  

Duty of settlement agent says: "The settlement agent shall not disburse any of the closing funds prior to the recordation of any deeds or loan documents...

I believe a national policy to reduce our trade deficit such as a goal for energy independence (I pushed for this long before Romney put this as his plan and even though I don't believe he has a good understanding on how our monetary system operate I believe this plan on energy independence is vital) and other business growth plans such flattening the tax code in order to promote focus on business not tax planning.

I think another concept that gets passed off, which simply is not true, is that there is some duty to sell these assets at substantial discounts.

I am prepared to walk away if that's the prudent decision.FYI, this is for a Buy and Hold, not a flip.Here are the vitals - let me know if I have missed anything:Asking price: $100K (this is an FSBO, I am working with a buyer's agent)Our offer: $90KEstimated Repairs: $5KClosing Costs: < $1K (we are paying cash)All-in: $96KARV: $125KEstimated Rent: $1,050 - $1,150 (but based on rental comps, $1,050 is on the very low end)Property Taxes: $1,178/yrInsurance: $750 - $850/yrThe property is in a great neighborhood with pride of ownership, excellent school district, minutes from shopping, a major state university, etc. 

My primary team members include the following:• Property Manager• Realtor (my partner and I)• Inspector• Investor (the client)• ContractorThe property manager is THE key person but I will provide a brief description of the duties for each.

This is vital when developing or investing in an existing hotel asset. 

Often times, a new person will not understand this and will just do whatever it takes to save a dollar.Had they known that you already do closing duties for yourself and others then they probably wouldn't have responded so harshly.

.--(1) Any servicemember may terminate his or her rental agreement by providingthe landlord with a written notice of termination to be effective on the date statedin the notice that is at least 30 days after the landlord's receipt of the notice if anyof the following criteria are met:(a) The servicemember is required, pursuant to a permanent change of stationorders, to move 35 miles or more from the location of the rental premises;(b) The servicemember is prematurely or involuntarily discharged or releasedfrom active duty or state active duty;(c) The servicemember is released from active duty or state active duty afterhaving leased the rental premises while on active duty or state active duty statusand the rental premises is 35 miles or more from the servicemember's home ofrecord prior to entering active duty or state active duty; (d) After entering into a rental agreement, the servicemember receives militaryorders requiring him or her to move into government quarters or theservicemember becomes eligible to live in and opts to move into governmentquarters;( e) The servicemember receives temporary duty orders, temporary change ofstation orders, or state active duty orders to an area 35 miles or more from thelocation of the rental premises, provided such orders are for a period exceeding 60days; or(f) The servicemember has leased the property, but prior to taking possession ofthe rental premises, receives a change of orders to an area that is 35 miles or morefrom the location of the rental premises.(2) The notice to the landlord must be accompanied by either a copy of theofficial military orders or a written verification signed by the servicemember'scommanding officer.(3) In the event a servicemember dies during active duty, an adult member of hisor her immediate family may terminate the servicemember's rental agreement byproviding the landlord with a written notice of termination to be effective on thedate stated in the notice that is at least 30 days after the landlord's receipt of thenotice.

As far as getting your rental noticed in a sea of other rentals, A tip I use when PCS'ing to a new duty station is to look at the area through my target rental eyes.