I saw in a news release where they had bought in another property in Winter Garden for 85 million or thereabouts - does anyone know what fund that purchase is in - is it a new play altogether?  

TY We released StateConcile.Com for that specific purpose.

Like I said I do this but for much bigger deals and for my existing clients that are then using me to fund their deals.. and I have total control of the transaction.. these folks are going to learn the hard way. what happens when the deal does not close and the seller wont sign the release ???? 

The contingency reserve may be released only if required, necessary, and unforeseen repairs or deficiencies are discovered during the renovation.

They also could have a mortgage that could not be satisfied by the price and in that instance, again the bank would not release it - so again stuck. 

I recommend you pay him the final amount, but get a lien release, in advance, that says if you pay him this final amount, he will have been paid in full for his work and no further liens can accrue.I believe a mechanics lien once filed generally initiates a court date to substantiate the claim.

Is there anything I might do to accelerate the release of the funds?  

Maybe you could extend the closings with some additional earnest money (even if you release it) and buy the time so you can simply do a regular 1031 exchange.  

Many companies only release certain clusters and types of data which can make assumptions riskier and modeling outputs more variable. 

It is coming to market in our off season, should we wait closer to our peak season to release it so that we have the best chance for the most bookings in a short time frame?