Continue to expand my vendor/ supplier relationships for my construction companyIs the school near Philly? 

Identify your emergency suppliers.

I get that there are delays and behind the scenes, dealing with late suppliers, the city authorities being difficult, but I thought for sure I would be further along than this. 

(Currently our rebar supplier is behind 2+ weeks and these materials were ordered 45 days in advance). 

As stated, we buy from the same supplier that Clayton does.

They've got these city-specific groups where investors from all over the place come together to share the best vendors, suppliers, and trustworthy contractors in the area.

They were supposed to deliver in October 2023 but kept saying there was a "wood shortage" in Tulum and they were having issues with the supplier.

To protect your margins, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of costs upfront, consider negotiating long-term prices with suppliers, and prepare for possible delays in renovation schedules.In both scenarios, it’s often safer to focus on markets with strong fundamentals (stable job market, population growth) and properties at or below the median home price in the area to appeal to a broad buyer base.

Maybe, but It is most likely just a fishing post from an inexperienced investor, to add to their list of deal suppliers.

Selling to either Regional Supplier OR a Wholesaler.