I'm hoping to find an agent or service who is willing to work on a performance basis, e.g. lower fee if it takes longer than 30 days.Thanks Eugene

Many are performing the subcontracted labor because they lack the means to provide those essential requirements, particularly with roofing.3.

@James McGovern,Yes, you can typically keep the earnest money deposit if they failed to perform per the contract terms, so definitely fight to keep the money.The buyer’s agent should have clarified the funding situation; if they knew and didn’t disclose it, that’s poor practice, though proving liability can be tricky.On your agent’s side, they probably should’ve confirmed proof of funds or a lender pre-approval before accepting the offer.

And as always,I recommend going to REI meet ups, ask questions about your market, get a firm grasp on how the market is performing in your area, use the biggerpockets calculators to help you analyze deals, and read some of the books this platform has available - this is info I wish I would've had when I first started :)Hope that helps!

Proper planning can also improve your negotiating position in legal disputes and potentially lead to more favorable outcomes.To navigate these areas effectively, I strongly recommend working with qualified professionals, including a knowledgeable tax advisor who understands real estate and a seasoned asset protection attorney familiar with your specific goals and risk profile.

He has two options, wait until things improve, which it does not look promising or foreclose."

The adjusted cost basis would be your purchase price, plus capital improvements, minus depreciation, like what @Josh St Laurent said.

Supply Is Rising… Even With Fewer ListingsNew listings hit a record low, but inventory still rose - because homes aren’t sellingMonths Of Inventor now 3.6 → highest August in more than a decade for both Reno and Washoe overall🎯 Best Investor Plays Right NowOlder Listings: 30+ DOM could mean more flexible sellersWithdrawn/Expireds: 11% pulled off market → direct-to-seller outreach could be goldFall Timing: As we move into the Fall/Winter months, seller pessimism may rise, improving ability to negotiate

You'll develop systems that improve over time, and with the right tax strategies like depreciation and 1031 exchanges, you’ll be able to grow your wealth effectively.

Repainted interior & exterior, improved curb appeal with landscaping and shutters, and tackled a very large deck.