I have 2 days left on my contingency and need to make a decision!

Investors just add contingency to their underwriting for every deal, and then take whatever punches that come after purchasing.I probably speak for all of us that you develop a template for each deal, you can get 80% of the risk into the spreadsheet.

I’m currently building a ground‑up campground in PA, so I’m flagging this early: pull a utility load study, phase hookups, and keep a healthy contingency.

This is why it is stressed to have a contingency fund in your budget, but do you have enough?

Are you building in contingency time or just cost contingency?

•Real contingency on a 1920 Midwest house — 10%, 15%, 20%?

The emphasis on buying right, conservative numbers, contingency reserves and aligned financing is exactly what separates profitable projects from painful lessons. 

There’s no inspection contingency, no renegotiation, and no emotional discounts after the fact.

Short timelines, variable rates, or tight contingency budgets leave very little room when costs or schedules move.Most challenges come from managing the moving parts at the same time — contractors, inspectors, lenders, and budgets — all on a clock.

And if you have to add contingencies or add a little earnest money to motivate some buyers or sellers, that will also make for a smoother exchange.