Things that cause delays are many sponsors maybe 1-3 people and they outsource their investor relations so the first person you contact is not a member of the company but a call servicePersonally I would not invest in a fund / syndication that has a call service on IR side as if things go wrong you will never hear from them.

There is a Fund of Funds involved.  

Make charitable contributions via a Donor-Advised Fund to reduce taxable income.

If you are able to network with someone that can give you consistent deal flow and partner with people that will provide the funding you will be in really good shape.

You'll still need 20%+ down and wont be able to fund in an LLC, but will likely get a slightly better rate/pricing.

It can be a conversation in search of a win-win, a mutual effort vs adversarial negotiation as on-market is designed to be. 

Or, he could rent his home and use the rental income from it to fund a mortgage on the new home.

Another investor in our mortgage fund wanted to visit every borrower and discuss their personal financial situation with them.  

Some states are mutual release, meaning the seller and buyer have to agree to the release of earnest money if the deal does not close.

Protect yourself.Our loan documentation package includes several handwritten forms that the borrower must complete at various points during escrow to establish the intended use of the funds.