Best advantage of note investing is there aren't many "life threatening" deadlines you need to jump on, so for the most part you can do your end of the deal when you're awake in your timezone.

They do a presentation, get everyone excited and then pressure the attendees to make a quick decision while they're still excited by putting a deadline on that guarantee.

In most cases, there would be a deadline marking the end of your inspection or due diligence period.

Deadlines aren't deadlines without consequences.

I’ve had deadlines and pressure like I never had at the 100 W2 jobs I’ve held over my lifetime.

Maybe she'll decide it's time to get her life straight and she'll work overtime to make good on her promise.Your written agreement should include very specific deadlines for payments and penalties for being late.

The lesson I learned on this one, was to give the form to the current and potential tenant and provide a deadline. 

I have given myself a learning deadline in 2 months so I make sure I eventually act.

And the renewal notice going out should always have a deadline for them to sign and return.

There are many statutory deadlines for notices and actions that need to filed, so I highly highly recommend engaging with an attorney, such as @Emmett R.