He *seems* to be making an effort to square people away and talks all sincere, but everything we've seen to this point I won't trust a word of it until my balance in full is wired into our checking account.

Pressure test is not on the table anymore, mainly due to lender's inability to communicate.My realtor is just trying to work with what we are getting from Chase and trust that the underwriter, appraiser, etc are competent enough to see that this is a good deal.

It really depends on your level of desperation and whether or not you need the money.

At the end of the day, assuming the market at a high-level is strong, you must be able to trust in a strong, local team. 

Here’s the deal (pun intended):Run the Numbers: If the deal makes sense on paper—cash flow, ROI, and all—trust the math, not just your gut.

@Robert FrazierUnfortunately, you will find those consultants at every level and aspect of development.

In Tesla we trust! 

With a trusted team, you might avoid delays or unexpected costs.Advice: If you lean toward BRRRR, build a solid local network.

I wouldn't trust it in the least and this is even what we do!

@Roger Garner the strategy will really depend on what level of involvement you want in the project.