My contracts for land are contingent on the land entitlement being successful that way I am only on the hook for my pursuit and rezone cost if not successful.

It’s not always about making money—it’s about managing risk and having contingency plans in place when things don't go as expected.Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

As the buyer you have nothing to do with the seller's 1031 exchange unless it is contingent on their completion of buying a property before closing on this one, which case, I would just move on to something else.

If you have a financing contingency in place, that could have been your scape goat when the DSCR ratio no longer worked. 

Remember, a lowball offer significantly below fair market value could antagonize or insult the seller.Negotiate contingencies in the sale contract.

Here’s why:Complete Control and Lower Risk: With a cash purchase, you eliminate many of the complexities that can come with loans, such as interest rates, appraisals, and financing contingencies.

Hello fellow homebuyers,I recently made an offer on a house with an inspection contingency covering the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, backyard fencing, and pest infestation.

You missed appliances like someone above said, you should assume there is some other work that may be needed and a contingency should always be in your estimate.

The amount of cash flow on a home will of course be contingent on the down payment.

Areas that cash flow well (of course this is contingent on your down payment when financing the home) are states in the Midwest and Southeast of the country - reasonable purchase prices, great home appreciation, great rental appreciation and growing work forces!