It feels like I JUST got the contract signed last week!

If I sign a contract, I have the intention of following through with the seller and only bailing out as a last resort.

They have offered to transfer the water bill to their name for the rest of their tenancy and are willing to sign a liability waiver. 

@Alden Zuck did you ever sign up for the program? 

- Easements: In my opinion - these are important when you encounter a landlocked property (which isn't necessarily a common thing, but it does come up from time to time) and/or if your intent is to somehow develop or subdivide the property yourself (which isn't something I typically do, and 95% of the land flippers I know don't get into this in a big way).

The catch is, I just signed a 12 month lease in the Milwaukee area because I was relocated for my job.

Also the current owner may want you to sign a hold harmless clause and possibly have insurance in place just in case someone would get hurt while you are showing the property

I signed up, and am so very glad that I did.Whomever got Rentometer on that list, I thank you!!!

Also with only a 1 single national housing crash in the last 80 years, why does every one seem to think all of a sudden that this a common occurrence that should happen every decade.

Since you're new and they're the ones providing all the documents, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have everything reviewed by your attorney to make sure you understand everything you're signing and the terms of the deal work for you.Lastly, here's some general tips to help you avoid scams with lenders online:Tips for Avoiding a Scam on BiggerPockets