All those with equity are scooped up by investors or sold by those being foreclosed on before it is finalized.

Toward the end of the due diligence period we received the final piece of critical info to make our decision: a lease agreement for a cell tower on the corner of the property.

all my interactions with Scott have been positive (forums and in person).Final item is as is traditional they announced location of next BPCon after final keynote.  

and finally, and most importantly, how do you know it's a "deal"? 

I'd go with whatever is listed on the county tax records when finalized.

I sold a piece of land in December in Newark, OH near the intel site that we just finalized their construction budget after pricing all of the finishes, suppliers, etc and now they are turning it in to close on their construction loan within 14 days.

I work 3rd shift and usually turn my phone off when I sleep during the day and this morning he FINALLY came to the realization that I want him to just make decisions about everything if I’m not available.

Typically, if they do not file such claims within 1 year, then the transaction is final and the title insurance company will issue a policy. 

You should be able to file that partnership tax return as final and pick up any of the income and expenses through the final date of that return. 

JPM&C final judgemental was the end of August and the property has another auction set on October 16th, 4 days from now.