I agree, its easy to say oh I want cash flow, but ultimately, most of the gains are made with appreciation and principal paydown over long periods of time. 

I'd say three months on the short end to six months on the long end.Oh!

When wholesaling vacant residential land (city lots or larger residential parcel in rural areas) how long is the due diligence period?

I have ~300K in cash I've set aside to start my portfolio, and am interested in buying a property anytime from now - 6 months, with the intention of buying another/more shortly after. 

As the new owner, you’ll want the lease and your landlord insurance policy to take effect as soon as you take title to the property.Temporary Lease Considerations:While short-term leases can work well, leasing to a seller long-term often leads to complications.

Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they really function.

Ensure your mortgage lender is requesting documents upfront early in the closing period so there is no last minute suprises3.

The City of South Lake Tahoe does not allow short term rentals.

Cool part is that we did the exercise last month and have already been able to see traction on some of the short term goals. 

We would lend 75% of the as-is appraisal on step 1 which is a short term bridge loan.