At the same time, possess a sense of urgency to fill vacancies quickly.

No sense of urgency with estimates, etc. 

While I agree in context, I'd like to treat REI with a ton of urgency to be "self-employed" by 30.Thanks!

If you're trying to buy for your own portfolio, you could actually try and use that to your advantage when making offers on homes, by creating a time frame and sense of urgency with the sellers.

A few months ago I got out of the Army, and I am taking the skills that I've learned (Self-discipline, time management, attention to detail, moving with a purpose and sense of urgency, and integrity) and applying them to real estate.

I also have that sense of urgency about making a purchase before it's 'too late', but I'm not seeing the markets in the neighborhoods I've been following (EaDo, Museum, Downtown) really fall. 

If 1 month cost them about $1000, I would give them $50-100/day to move out early depending on the urgency.

What I dont understand is the complete lack of urgency banks seem to have to get these liabilities liqidated and off their books.

A lot of unknowns for a specific answer; but getting out of a loosing deal is an urgency for most long-term investors.

I have 20 going in one subdivision with no payments going out :)ergo the urgency for your builder to get it sold and closed in that time frameSo if your partner owns lots free and clear this should be quite easy for you.