I would sleep better if I were her attorney and she signed a QCD.

Reply with, "If you're certain the extension will be sufficient to get this deal closed, I'll grant the extension if the buyer puts up additional non-refundable earnest money.

There is not a college student alive (18-24) that has sufficient credit for me so I always put mom and dad on as a guarantor.

If agents try to take away a fair playing field, it could have a negative impact on our overall market.I am not a Saint (as Brian suggested that I try to be), but I like to be able to sleep when I lay my head down.

I'd say the next level up would be something along the lines of starting a Fund of sorts and getting people to invest with you based on your ability to give them a sufficient return on their capital invested.Of course you would need a team of trust worthy peopel and laywers to materialize this venture.I agree also with Brian in thaty once you get to a certain level you focus more on wealtyh preservation and maybe take less risk as opposed to being aggressive when yoa re trying to build wealth and have time on your side IE. are much younger)Chris

Sorry I've been losing sleep over this because we do not have proper liability insurance.

If you see arrears taxes it would be a good indication that the current owner is either pocketing the rent and not reporting the income or even worse from your point of view not collecting sufficient rent to sustain his investment.

If you can live with that and sleep at night, go ahead.2) When a bank calls the note, your timeline will be at least 90 days, however every lender is different and you may be able to negotiate.  

Yeah the seller finance route and conventional refinance out if there is sufficient equity will be a good route to take amongst many others.

If the landlord has sufficient evidence otherwise it may not be needed though.