I find the checklist they send helpful.When I have a step completed or know I'm in a lengthy part of the process, I inquire less frequently.

When ever I had gotten too persistent about sending photos, he would change the subject or find a reason why he couldnt document the progress.  

Regular Inspections: Conduct frequent site visits to monitor progress and ensure quality standards are met.

We would do a Self-Storage location with containers subject to zoning.

I agree with @Connor Hibbs's comment on terms for first time flippers and if this is something you want to start doing more frequently I'd look for lenders that offer some type of rewards program to gain better terms through doing repeat business.

I guess, I think that you are asking the question as if the answer is subjective when it is actually objective and you can look at your numbers and see where you are at.

I'm frequently surprised at how some people live. 

But that's not very frequent.

You can do a subject to transaction but that is not legally assuming the loan.the banks got rid of assumable mortgage long time ago. 

In the olden days we used owner financing and even subject to financing when we were young and poor.