A lot of posters here keep saying sue for specific performance, but that happens about 0.000001% of the time.Think I'd take my inspection fees and get my E/M back and learn that you really can't force a seller to sign.And even if you could, a signature under duress isn't legal often.

I only had to pay them for the tax return at this point, so I decide to continue working with them out of convenience.

I've told my wife that I only want to own properties in states that don't have income tax. 

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), this division shall not apply to a depository institution, as defined in Section 1420, a person licensed pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 22000) or Division 20 (commencing with Section 50000), a person licensed pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code, a person who is subject to the Karnette Rental-Purchase Act (Title 2.96 (commencing with Section 1812.620) of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code), or a trustee performing acts in connection with a nonjudicial foreclosure pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 2920) of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of Part 4 of Division 3 of the Civil Code.

I was also thinking 10% was High and I only charge 8%.Something to think about Paul.

Underwrite you property so it can perform both in a short term capacity AND as a longer term rental.

Lenders that don’t require an appraisal will perform a desktop appraisal but will typically have a very conservative view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment.

Big Sky, Montana; the Outer Banks of North Carolina; and Hilton Head Island saw a 39%, 27%, and 25% increase, respectively.”As seen above, best-performing destinations are located in rural and suburban areas.

I only buy to hold and rent out. 

If you end up with hard money lender that's fine, but a bank should be willing to lend that will ensure loan to value and other performance metrics are good.Good luck