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However, while I was still getting contractor bids for different projects, I found 3 different companies that are quick (based off of their contracts and guarantees) and have good quality of work (based off of previous and current investor feedback) but come at the cost of price.

In 2021 and early 2022 most properties in my market were going under contract within 4-5 days, with offers 20k-30k over asking.

After discussing their goals, we realized they would like to maximize the property's value while also including me in the process, given my background in general contracting.

I had a STR in another market get shut down by zoning, so I put construction workers in there on a 30+day stay over the summer and now have a MTR tenant to keep the lights on through May after which I'll sell since I have no guarantee on having another 30+day contract next summer.

on the chance that something comes to you somehow - you'd have to snap it up / put it under contract immediately, and again, that's very difficult to do remotely. 

Looks like Tim and Ezekiel have provided a bunch already...What are costs associated with snow/harsh winters?

But if that period has expired, what would be your reason to terminate the contract?  

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Most wholesalers are not good at what they do, are unlicensed (which is illegal in most states), and lock up the property in a contract with zero risk to the wholesaler.