I know that doesn't sound good but I do know other owners in their that do not have any of these issues so I'm chalking a lot up to the fact that the screening wasn't tight enough (I was not involved in this).

Seems like the deal would be pretty tight if I understand you correctly.  

That was such a great introduction for yourself and I love the fact that you not only have dreams but goals and a specific deadline.

I was going to go but didn't find out about deadline to register as a tax buyer until it was too late. 

On my subs, I do have timelines plugged in, a week's work, i give him 2, on a 3 week contract, I give him 5, after his deadline is due, it is 2% a day of liquidated damages of the contract.

Garrett Beecher I believe Portland is a vey tight market with historically low inventory now, but for a good overview of that market and specific techniques that are working there, check out @tucker merrihew 's podcasts...I think he has a new one geared specifically for Portland.

If these are $700+ units that is a fairly tight margin. 

As such, MBA’s TRID Resource Guide will help companies to ensure compliance by the August 1st deadline.”What is it?

Sounds to me like the loan officer and appraiser are TIGHT!  

The LA called me up a few days later asking for highest and best and mentioned the deadline was the following day at 1PM.