Remembering that each market is independent and I think price point of the home and rental price point absolutely factor into the rates at which rents are being collected, so far the worst case scenarios have not come to fruition.  

After working like dogs literally all the time (I left my house at 6am yesterday for my full time job and my husband and I didn't get home until 10pm after working on our business), we have now 5 rental properties.  3...

I lived in Columbus form '04-'10 and I thought that would be the perfect area for gentrification yet nothing has come to fruition even after I left. 

What would make them want to hold the property longer and assume the risk of the deal never coming to fruition?

I am going to be out of money after these deals come to fruition but only for a few months and I will be paying down the couple loans and mortgages we have.

You never know when these relationships will come to fruition.

Even if your plans get approved the time in which your plans come to fruition are key.   

It is good to see the ACTION taken come to fruition...

Hi Alfred, you will likely need to seek out a team of architects, engineers, and other advisors to get this project to fruition.

The vacant lot will be structured to be owned free and clear in order to obtain the new construction loan.I appreciate all the feedback and insight crossing my fingers this deal comes the fruition.