If you find this is the case with a property you’re evaluating I would run away not walk as this can be a huge problem for future cash flow.

We have a pool of firms we've already met in-person and with whom we've done some site walk-throughs.

Give them money or they lien the house and walk off the job. 

It is close to the downtown area but the majority of area is bigger lots and on the other side of a prominent hill that gives it a more out in the country feelFoothills is the most exclusive areas with higher price points and lots of upper end shopping and diningMarana and Oro Valley are the newer "suburban" areas of Tucson that have the laid back walking and biking paths, golf clubs, snow bird / retiree type activities that draw visitors in and then get hooked and eventually buy homesIf you haven't tried Tucson yet, there is quite the variety and with snowbirds leaving, there are plenty of current STR's ready to host you as the summer warms up. 

A 3' wide continual walking space perhaps? 

Apparently they handle all property repairs and maintenance independently and have maintained a perfect payment history, even throughout the pandemic.Lease Option Agreement:Effective Date: November 1, 2022Terms:Purchase Price: $165,000Non-Refundable Down Payment: $10,000Lease Term: 3 years (ends October 31, 2025)Final Payment: $158,000 balance due upon term completionMonthly Payment: $1,150 (no rent credits)I didn't see this to be a deal because if in a the best case scenario my $25000 would walk away with 2400 which is about a 9% ROI.

Communication - 1-2 weeks before a new trade starts they should walk the project with you to go through any last minute logistics and make sure they have a crew ready to go.3.

On development deals we have to but I only use my bank that I have a 30 year relationship with and I put in our loan docs up front an unwind clause if it comes to that so the only way they would call a loan is if I walked away and deserved to have it called..

And or just walk away and leaving yet another dilapidated house in the hood. they need to pay prop taxs and utls etc..

If they close and sign up with us then we do a site walk etc and begin onboarding.I am also a broker who assists in finding the property, doing walkthroughs etc and I get paid a commission at closing from seller.Long story short I would expect them to give you an analysis of properties you are interested in for free based on the hopes of future business, if you want them to go above and beyond and attend showings etc then ask them if they are interested and offer them compensation for their time :)