Of course this is all good if the more expensive GC can deliver a quicker and still a quality job.

Mostly the people that get frustrated are the turnkey providers as the values will get beat up and they are used to selling for cash and quicker.

This is due to the fact we have become more experienced, more stable thus reducing his risk, providing quicker turn around cycles and w now have better assets securing the funds.  

Also you may want to try and purchase the note vs the short sale w/qcd to close quicker.

The quicker I receive the discount the higher the yield on that investment.Holding notes is fine for us retired folks, better than going to the bank or insurance agent, but business wise is to work and produce the highest return.Your best deals will be by working directly with the lender who originated an obligation.I have to say too, note investors really need to understand the new brokerage laws! 

A boutique firm will allow me to get my hands dirty quicker.

If you don't get additional profit, but at least net the same, but sell quicker,  you've added to your experience and haven't lost anything!

The incremental approach will keep you focused and seeing a deal through to the end will help streamline the process for you quicker.

So my hubby and I made the tough decision to move back to his home town in MI while continuing his flourishing business remotely here in CA so we can jump into this Real Estate game quicker.

If a seller tells you information that doesn't check out, you know that you need to dig deeper and usually the deeper you dig, the quicker you find out if you can trust the person or not.