Nothing will ruin a relationship with a contractor quicker than untimely payments. 

From what I've read, the quicker these parties get a call the more likely you are to get the deal. 

I figured that flipping an 80s or 90s mobile home would be not only quicker and easier to do than a regular property but it would also be great learning for any rehab I would have to do in other properties I eventually hold.

I could see myself paying the above appraisal for a multi-unit quicker than I would an SFR, just because I know I could pay the note with it not being 100% capacity.

It doesn't make a lot of sense to buy somewhere that's not going to rebound quicker and stronger than elsewhere - CA vs OK for example. 

This, combined with the necessity to have a sizable amount of cash, has priced many would-be buyers out of the market.Here, the solution is for the developer to sell properties that are qualitatively as good below market and make up for the lower profit margin by selling quicker and more and having happier clients.Some of you have asked for my opinion on 2-bedroom condos in Tulum in the upper $300k - $400k range.

This way, once you get a property under contract and are through with your dilligence, you can form the entity which can be done in a matter of days if not quicker depending on the state and whether you pay expedited fees if available.

Smaller banks may be able to go quicker than larger banks currently.  

I think it's best to be creative in how you can "earn" money instead of "save" money, as it'll 1) accumulate quicker and 2) teach a valuable skill.Hope that helps!

Yes, it's not what you want to do but ultimately the quicker you scale the faster you'll get to freedom.