Flexibility's great, but ever worry it might give you too much room to second-guess yourself? Had a client once who backed out of a solid deal because...

I see your point, backup plans aren't exactly bulletproof. But isn't the real value in just having something—anything—to fall back on if things go sid...

Mortgage brokers can definitely open up some doors, especially if you're dealing with a tricky income situation. But I wonder, have you had experience...