He argues that Toledo City Council does not have the authority to outsource enforcement of a city ordinance to another government agency, which in this case is the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department.City officials contend that thousands of children continue to test positive for lead poison and they point to testimony from health-care officials who blame Toledo’s blighted housing stock, much of which has become rental property, as the source of the poison.For Toledo children, especially those who are predominantly poor and live in rental properties, the situation of lead exposure has become critical, health experts have said.Despite legal challenges, the city has moved forward with enacting the lead-safe certification requirement, which was set to be implemented through a 10-phase process.Properties identified through the census tract as having the highest risk of lead exposure are listed in the first phase of the lead-certification requirement, in which the deadline was supposed to be March 31.

The current owners JUST missed their opportunity to be included on the city plans for updating the water/sewer in the area (due to the letter from the city arriving days after the deadline to commit).

My solution might be different than others, but I’ll cap a referral deadline at twelve months.

Find the county tax assessor website, learn how to find property & owner details, how to use the GIS map.Be aware of deadlines for registering for auctions.Understand the markets you are looking into, and what you want to invest in - commercial, residential, or lots/land.I've worked within Colorado, Indiana and Florida. 

I'll be lucky to talk to someone before the filing deadline this year.

I would recommend that there is a ballon payment period with a deadline.  

Here are some tips on how to select an investor-friendly general contractor:Look for experience: Choose a contractor who has experience working on investment properties and understands the unique needs of investors, such as tight deadlines and budget constraints.Check references: Ask for references from previous clients and follow up with them to ensure that the contractor is reliable and delivers quality work.Review their portfolio: Review the contractor's portfolio to see if they have worked on projects similar to yours and if their work aligns with your vision.Assess communication skills: Choose a contractor who communicates clearly and promptly to keep you informed and address any concerns or changes in plans.Evaluate pricing: While pricing is important, don't choose a contractor based solely on the lowest bid.

For future reference...Next time I'd stick closer to home, have a contractor already vetted, do not miss the after-inspection repair request or cancel deadline and move to a hold strategy because of taxes and transaction costs. 

Things like title insurance, surveys, property taxes, lease backs, home warranties, and any other expense.Another issue is timing....my guess is in Denver homes move pretty fast....that means they go on the market Wed/Thur and deadline for offers is Sunday night/Monday morning.   

I am working on a flip that has taken way too long to complete and my loan deadline is approaching.