I’ve noticed many investors running into delays this quarter — contractors booked solid, materials harder to find, and lenders tightening up.Curious — how are you all managing contractor schedules this late in the year?

Labor and materials are awful at the moment.

This property would be used as a mid-term rental, so all utilities and services would essentially be baked into the monthly cost.Thoughts?

Many of the materials available here on BP were written several years ago in a vastly different market and no longer really apply today.

Six days of controlled drying (dehumidifiers + airflow) brought readings down below 15%, preventing mold.A few quick lessons from the field:Act within 24–48 hours after a leak or flood.Use moisture meters or hygrometers—don’t rely on sight or touch.Track readings until materials reach normal levels (around 8–15% MC for wood).Keep gutters clear and sump pumps tested before storm season.Anyone else tracking drying data or using instruments after storms?

If Im understanding correctly, you paid for materials directly using credit cards, and then allegedly the contractor ran off. 

Purchasing a lot that’s already cleared and has utilities in place can make it much easier to sell and attract buyers.

This will further dissuade tenants from using the common areas, which can reduce your liability and risk of fire, etc..If it's a small multi, I would put all the common area utilities on one unit's account and sign a utilities addendum with the tenant and give them a rent credit each month. 

Noise and fireproofing upgrades, plus utility separation, could be expensive and time consuming.That said, if the cash flow works today with the current setup and you’re patient with the long-term upside, it could still be a solid move.

The key to non-traditional credit is working on the credit references (utilities, rent, insurance, etc) as soon as we can as sometimes these companies can take time to get the documentation required to document the non-traditional credit references.