Amortization Period?

The latter option would save you the out of pocket expense while effectively financing the cost over the period of the loan.  

Contingency part : Is it better to put cash and cross out all mortgage contingencies or put mortgage 95% LTV etc and give myself 30 days “to obtain a mortgage aka finding a cash buyer” If I put cash they might ask about proof of funds ..and I also limit the time to find a buyer ..as attorney review period is only 5 days in IL.

@Matt Laird REOs generally have a OO period.

I suppose you could sell the rights to the property (e.g. short term option), with a deed transfer being recorded after the 60 day period.

The buyer can cancel without recourse during this waiting period.)

Generally, this period is much more difficult for hosts than guests, by virtue of the nature of choice - guests have many options, hosts tend to accept most reservations.

However, you should have a time period in which you will accept and then check apps.

Kristine Marie Poe @J ScottAbsolutely no law against selling your own property without a RE license in any state period end of that discussion.. but even an owner seller needs to follow RE law regarding Sellers disclosures lead based paint etc etc.

What a property is listed for nor what someone paid for a property, have anything at all to do with the value of a property.If a property has been sitting on the market for a long period of time, it's usually due to one of the following:Priced to highNo demand Something negative about the property