If they are renewing, I give them a deadline to sign the new lease (usually 2 weeks or so) so that I know I don't have to market that unit.Kelly

The lender actually has no obligation to allow the  borrow to bring the loan current at this point although most will(Texas is a Deed of Trust state some prior to filing for the foreclosure the note was accelerated and is now due in full)Keep in mind as well that the full list for the April foreclosure date will not be available until 21 days prior as that is the deadline.

Give yourself a deadline.

What is the deadline for getting my funds in?

the dead line for the bid is tomorrow do you think it is possible to get a LLC setup in one day?

There has to be a firm deadline and you have to be willing to stand firm.3.

The lovely folks at BP have listed some of these things here -- everything from slimy PMs to Mother Nature to investing on the wrong block. c) I gave myself a reasonable timeline to research all the things on my list of scary/confusing things (I read books, the internet, forums, called realtors, friends, etc.)d) After my research deadline passed, I pulled the trigger by visiting the area for a weekend (I made arrangements to be hosted/shown around by a local wholesaler who had several properties I was interested in.

Let's break this down into steps:1) Bill tenants for utilities from MoveIn day2) Give them a deadline notice that you will be shutting off utilities.

NEW form 1099-NEC replaced 1099-MISC for contract labor THE DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 1st! 

Having said that, flips have their own risks as well- missed deadlines, going over budget, unforeseen issues coming up with the property, etc.