Need a funding for a $2M construction project in mississippi.

Also having a hard time finding investors for the project. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence renovation investment.Purchase price: $70,000Cash invested: $50,772Sale price: $168,900Contributors:Peter VekselmanPartner Driven partnered with BJ and Traci Medlen on a renovation project in Lebanon, Missouri.

Rehab issues get most of the attention, but financing timing can be just as impactful on flip profitability.For active flippers, what funding-related challenges have slowed projects for you?

I'm a new developer in Daphne, AL with projects in Mobile AL and surrounding areas, what's the best way to find active developers interested in buying the paper of my projects or JV for vertical?

Great topic — ground-up projects can produce strong margins, but execution risk is where many investors get caught off guard.From the builder/developer side, the biggest challenges we consistently see are:1️⃣ Site Work UnknownsFill, compaction, drainage, and soil conditions can shift budgets quickly — especially in markets where lot conditions vary significantly.2️⃣ Utilities & Impact FeesWater/sewer access, well/septic requirements, and local impact fees are often underestimated during underwriting.3️⃣ Environmental FactorsProtected species, wetlands, and flood elevation requirements can affect both timelines and build costs.4️⃣ Permit TimelinesApproval periods — particularly when civil or environmental reviews are involved — can extend holding costs beyond initial projections.5️⃣ Builder Execution CapacityProject success often comes down to the operator’s systems, trade relationships, and cycle times — not just the numbers on paper.Because of these hurdles, we’re seeing more investors lean toward ready-to-build projects — where feasibility, plans, and permitting are already in progress or completed — as a way to reduce entitlement risk and shorten timelines.Ground-up can be extremely rewarding, but the upfront diligence and execution planning are what ultimately determine outcomes.Always happy to compare notes with other investors and builders working through similar projects.

Even at a slightly higher cost, it allows the next project to start without waiting on retail absorption.2.

Rehab surprises get a lot of attention, but financing timelines can impact flips just as much.For active flippers, what has caused the biggest delays in your projects — and how did you adjust?

Some project-related pictures from the last few months:

The biggest impact to having a project run on time is picking the right contractor.