In most cases, 6-12 months is a more realistic timeline, especially for larger rehabs or when you’re trying to maximize the property’s after-repair value.

It provides more clarity for me as this is new and uncharted territory - especially how the repairs/draws take place seeing that this was a vacant fixer-upper and the lender in 1st lien has a rehab loan.

Was able to negotiate some seller concessions based on a comprehensive property inspection and several needed repairs.

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He started with me just after retirement and I recommend you look for a handyman who is retired because they are typically less expensive and as my guy likes to say, every day is a Saturday and that means they can get repairs done quickly.

Can't the seller disagree to the repair concession?

I decided not to go ahead with the deal but alot of useful information has been offered by many of you.

For the most Service has been responsive, they're adding more functionality, though wish I could track maintenance/repair requests and service fees for rent, but the cash management is what's keeping me here for now.

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I have enough personal income that I can pay for cap ex and repairs if I need to (most people can't, and shouldn't, do this unless their W2 income can support it).