Appraisal delays, title issues, underwriting backlogs, what’s cost you the most time waiting for a deal to close?

Has anyone dealt with a wholesaler delaying closing like this?

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This is a good question and a common scenario for investors juggling flips, STRs, and additional units.From the guest experience perspective, I suggest being upfront with guests about the construction, mentioning it when they book or in your listing, it can go a long way in managing expectations and minimizing negative reviews.

Having completed over 90 1031 exchanges, we’ve established procedures to minimize the likelihood of this occurring.

I want to understand total exposure and try to minimize that through negotiations.

You could look into a bridge loan or a “delayed financing” option, which lets you buy the new property using short-term funds and then refinance once your current home sells.

I’ve been hearing mixed feedback from investors this year — some say renovation timelines are tightening again, others say they’re still battling labor shortages and delayed draws.For those actively flipping:- How long is your average project taking from close to resale?

For fix & flip deals, what loan-to-value ratios and interest rates do you typically consider safe, and how do you protect yourself if a project runs into delays? 

@Jay Ke not sure how good your PMC is:(We send Eviction Notices ASAP for past due balances - you MUST "start" the eviction clock and minimize time lost!