They refused to give an estimation of delivery timeframe, which caused inconveniences to many buyers to those who had to seek interim housing to be prolonged monthly. 

Don't pro long it give the deposit back, and it could save you if she took you to court and have a doctors report?

The key is to not over leverage yourself, so that any blip in your plan - such as an unexpected, prolonged vacancy of multiple units, etc. - doesn't wreck you.Learn about the time value of money, net present value and internal rate of return. 

does it just prolong the chances of getting the note called due?

I think it doesn't hurt to have it, but I wouldn't prolong starting a business for it.

I am not saying the sky is falling, but they need to start tapering or we will have a permanent zombie economy and the longer we prolong it, the harder the ramifications.

If you're a lawyer, nothing personal :wink: If there are lots of litigational in these states, this will just prolong the agony as well as increase the overall costs- to somebody.

I only care because it could prolong the timing of a quick deal.

The last thing you would want to do is be over leverage for a prolonged period of time.

I'd bet the buyer is actually making an offer at 20K and simply saying he can't borrow to provide any more and if he does, would want you to carry it. 20K doesn't cut it for you.I might consider being less greedy in avoiding some prolonged transaction and using an option at 25K, and flipping the option to your buyer for 5K.