The only payment that gets delayed if the property isn't delivered on time is the last payment due on delivery, unless stated otherwise in your contract.

If their process is just, ‘here’s the house, now it’s your problem,’ then they’re clearly not delivering what they advertise.

Tailoring finishes to your market can make a big difference in maximizing value.

So spend NO money on advertising and use that money to make our product stand out.. this has led us to raise our prices Far above our competition more than makes up for it and we sell them as fast as we can build them.. for us thats delivering 2.5 homes per month. 

If you're looking for ongoing, tailored guidance, hiring an advisor or mentor who can work with you through your own path might be more valuable than a course focused on specific strategies.

By gaining insight into the investor’s goals—whether it’s flipping properties, acquiring rental units, or developing new constructions—the broker can tailor their approach and identify the most suitable lending options.Once the broker comprehends the investor's needs, they leverage their extensive network of private lenders.

Anything over that could mean that the property is overstaffed, or it could mean that management is delivering a very high level of service such as in a luxury property that has a doorman and all sorts of staff that you don't typically see in garden style apartments.

What is the best way to find good general contractors (reasonably priced, delivers on time, committed to quality) ?

@Alyssa Wright I couldn't agree more...I find Apartments.com, Zillow, Rentler (all sites that are supposed to be tailor-made for real estate) to be very user un-friendly from the landlord side. 

If financing is part of your strategy, consider exploring fix-and-flip loans, which are tailored to help investors like you fund both the purchase and the rehab of properties.Lastly, start small with your first project, ideally in a neighborhood where you understand the market dynamics.