That is correct, the bank is looking to make sure the buyer can make it too the closing.

If it is not heavily marketed yet then usually you can lock it up fast before it goes out to the masses.What happens is usually a 1031 buyer is the best buyer because they are generally paying big taxes if they do not buy something unless another all cash buyer steps in at a similar price.If the property is very competitive that is when I would have my capital markets commercial mortgage person go through my financials and the aspects of the property with a fine tooth comb before even thinking of agreeing to no loan contingency.Now if you have a good attorney there can generally be put many other outs in the contract besides the loan you could use in due diligence to get EM back.My deals we generally put in a long due diligence period that doesn't start until ALL the listed items required from the seller have been received.If your professionals are not helping you with this stuff you really need to think of finding others who have those skills.No legal advice given.    

You'll put less money in and your payments will be slightly lower too. The

Because of my extensive work travel schedule, I took a shot at Airbnb'n my home 7 months ago while I was away and the returns have paid my mortgage each month since.

I would have him pay a partial month for February, and then on 3/1 have him pay a full month to keep him on a normal schedule.  

It took me a few months to get a spot in the crew's schedule for the install.  

Only thing is, I don't believe this is entirely the contractor's fault because by his own admission my project manager said he didn't do a great job of putting the draw schedule together. 

They aren't with a service, just people I know in town with flexible schedules. 

Figure out what's fair and then provide an amortization schedule so they can see the whole added value of their "investment".  

Rental expenses and income is handled under schedule e.