Which played a part in my constantly adapting to the market, and looking at alternate strategies instead of giving up after not finding the type of property I had in mind.

Would it be wise to do a simple knock on the door and try see if the people occupying the house are tenants to the bank paying rent or if they are the previous owners playing hard ball.

Most would agree that, barring any contradictory information, holding a property for a year is appropriate to demonstrate that intent.The timelines come into play when you start an exchange.  

Playing with debt and short term, high IRR equity deals is somewhat of a game of musical chairs.  

Some play market.

That is where BP will come into play.  

Even when I'm aware and I default a borrower for doing this, if I can see that there is progress with a refinance, I'll usually file my NOD to "Alert" the parties that I'm not playing (and to start the clock in case the transaction falls apart...happens all the time) but, i'll hold off on publishing (my scenario assumes non judicial foreclosure, meaning, not using the court system) to give them time to facilitate the transaction.

He does some value add office plays.

I have my real estate license and hope it can play a big part in acquiring properties.  

No matter how I try to approach it with her, it ends up getting pushed to the side because the idea of 'playing with our money like that' stresses her out.