If one person is out for any length of time, we usually have coverage for that person. 

My bandit signs usually get taken down.

Usually one claim isn't going to hurt you much, especially for something like a roof.

If you did win the bid and then defaulted, then your agent should have provided you with documentation where it specifies who received your earnest money deposit and why you were not entitled to it back, usually with all parties' signatures required.  

They usually won't deviate from accepted code though. 

Q4 2022 was the best time to buy though, for example 3/1 in sunnyvale located next to google office listing for 999k, comp is 2Mil.Recently sold flipped in 95051 has gross profit of half million dollar just for 3/2 setup.Bay Area is the best market for everything for folks with strong business acumen, opportunity is everywhere.These homes are usually purchased long time ago and the current senior owner can't no longer maintain the house, the story is very similar from one to another.

I usually pick the exit strategy primarily by the level of rehab needed. 

They should have GC leads for you in case you want to go that route.In our strategy, we usually rehab the house to rental ready stage at the acquisition itself. 

Hate to see people in bad situations, but there's usually a resolution that everyone can win in.

I usually have terms on the initial offer that DD period lasts 10 days from receipt of all info, not a specific date.