"Favorite holding period is forever" -BuffettOn the other hand I'm manic when it comes to business, always looking for the next thing, how to improve the current situation.

During this period bids are reviewed and considered on a daily basis.

Yes, provided the contract you are using has the five-day attorney review period.

Ok, I'll find another construction period funding source. 

Reduce inspection period.

If you are looking to get cash now I would move forward with a delayed finance.If you are looking to pull out the most amount of money possible, I'd look at a cash out refinance.Another option would be to do a bridge delayed finance, pull out some cash now, then refinance again 6 months down the line when the seasoning period is up.I would love to connect and share some ideas as I am working a couple similar loans as is right now.

When it comes to shady and ALL  contractors period you need to listen to Rico, the RE.I. on Instagram who advised all Investors to UTILIZE ESCROW ACCOINTS [or bank trust accounts or SELF-DIREXTED IRA ACCTS. or simply a bank savings FUNDED ACCOUNT from which the bank must handle all co tractor payments disbursed.

The property I will be purchasing is a condo with a HOA that has a 1 month minimum rental period.

As to the HOA you should have been provided or allowed to purchase the HOA documents prior to submitting your offer or obtained them during the study period.

They have raised their prices double over a few months period we have been using their platform.