The house is comfortable renting out to 2 tenants with their own bedrooms and an extra fridge.2) You should wait until after this COVID bust. 30% of mortgages in the United States were laid or in default in April / May.

I am sure every state is a little different or have nuances but for sure as Greg mentioned materialmen can file a lien and then just wait.. the other thing they can do is a court action for unjust enrichment claims.. those are the two ways Materialmen protect their interest at least out here on the Left coast.. 

I know this may not seem possible, and probably not the answer you were looking for, but it would be worth partnering with another active investor, bringing in a passive investor(s), or even waiting until you have enough capital to deploy into the right deal. 

The difference is, if you don't specifically lay things out, you implicitly agree that the prenuptial agreement is the laws of the state you currently live in (or the future one you live in at the time of divorce). 

Quote from @Veronica Morss: I just finished rehab on my first Cleveland property and we're waiting on the lead certificate to come back which I'm told 30-60 days.

The wait will be worth it!”.

I’m going to wait this real estate market out for at least 3-6 months.

Other than that not too much you can do, the only alternative post-closing would be to offer cash for keys for someone to move out quicker, but if it's short notice to vacate period like 15-30 days than it's probably cheaper to wait. 

It does not make any sense whatsoever to wait.

Sounds like you're taking advantage of your favorable VA loan options smartly too.Good work - can't wait to hear about your next deal!