This way another buyer comes along they have the choice to match the similar or better offer otherwise they lose the chance to buy the property.Additionally have earnest money held by an independent party with the transaction and have built in escalators for more and more non-refundable money each time they go to extend the contract.

Even if the fireplace previously burned wood, it's not unusual to have a gas "starter" in the fireplace - load in the wood, turn on the gas, light the gas with a match, and let the gas light the wood. 

I know what I bring to a deal and I feel like it could not be matched by a partner.

Now I'm just curious how do you hire a good one to match your needs and how do you find one?

Guess what, the appraised value was matched to my offered pricing.

You are looking for an important part of your team, and it seems like this guy is not a good match.

Once it's over, don't think to yourself 'Aw, I could've taken it and it would still match my numbers, shucks...'

I don't "feel" like an accredited investor as really my only investments have in a company match 401k and I already know how everyone feels about those so no need to blow that one up!  

Why it is important to offer quality fixtures to help attract the buyer to match the purchase price.

Write an offer on the one that is the best fit.Make sure you also match yourself up with a 203K lender.