It’s a solid investment so I’m reviewing all angles and I beyI will ultimately move forward with it.

Ultimately there were 100 attendees not counting the vendors.

But if this is a short sale, ultimately it is up to the bank that currently is financing it if they will accept a $40k purchase price.  

Many ultimately crash and burn.

Ultimately the most useful tool is a 3 week look ahead schedule. 

Reality is he will not work out and ultimately you will need to replace him.

My searches have led me to explore various parts of Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, North Carolina, and other states - mainly because my criteria is accessible at my target price point in these states (I plan to purchase conventionally).Ultimately, what is the best location for me to hone in on deals? 

And I'm not accusing the OP of being that, because he wasn't even afforded the opportunity to reach that point with this clown of an agent.I agree 100% with your last paragraph, it was a totally inappropriate way for the agent to tell him this and I wonder if the agent will survive much longer in the industry with that lack of communication skills.

@Ray Agosto - Ultimately you'll need to learn to abstract title.

Ultimately I walked away.