Bridge loans ask for 9 months, I’ve seen 12 too.Long term loans I’ve seen 6 - 9 months.

I guess people don't want to complain too much, since you don't want to burn any bridges...

REIA groups and training programs can also play matchmaker, connecting you with mentors who can bridge the gap between theory and practice.The journey ahead is brimming with challenges.

I generally say to expect 30-40 days.And yes, there are Hard Money lenders who can do your traditional short term bridge/rehab loan, as well as 30 year fixed. 

For every seller who has a problem that just doesnt fit the MLS, and for ever seller who needs more money or a longer term income stream than an agent can get, there needs to be a wholesaler, to bridge the gap between the sellers and the buyers.  

The investor loans allow for a PPP in PA, that is the bridge and DSCR loans, as they are business purpose. 

A colleague and I took out what was essentially a bridge loan (in my name only) to buy a new-build condo from a developer we were working for...  

All gain from the sale of your property is tax sheltered.Outside your exchange you now have a note that you "paid" face value for so all the principle that comes in is tax free and you pay tax only on the interest.This takes a strong cash position, a good friend or relative or a bridge loan until you close the replacement property and refinance it to pay off the loan to "purchase" the note. 

Well, they just burned a bridge as having a bankruptcy is not much better than having an eviction on your record.

So, we had to move to a bridge loan, lender said he could close it 3 days, mind you we found out appraisal value the day before last week.