So I think I need the lender to grant an extension.

Normally it's the property condition that makes something a viable flip, but given the SF Bay Area's extensive tenant's rights regime, tenants are basically just as much appurtenant to the real estate as a collapsing roof... never noticed before but that word even has the word "tenant" built right into it.

@Kyle Coleman thank you for the response, and yes I did try .com and .net, not a big fan of the .org or other extensions.

Much more extensive rehab, only thing we did not replace was the HVAC it was basically new. 1st off we converted the home from a 4br/1.5ba to a 4br/2ba, floors, paint, roof, appliances, stuff like that.

Recently moved from LA to Seattle (1 year ago) therefore, I can sell my condo without paying sales taxes (if I do it within the first years), however, I have a wonderful tenant that has been paying my mortgage punctually and the condo is expected to appreciate due to a metrolink rail extension (currently happening) and to the opening of a downtown area along with new Disney studios.

SWEAT EQUITY, I had extensive construction experience at the time of purchase but no money( thanks student loans).

There are some good channels on youtube that discuss this topic quiet extensively.

If you are considering a property that is in need of extensive repairs, you will need more time to complete that work than if you are buying a house that only needs cosmetic updates.

We ended up closing in late January 2017 after a couple of extensions.

Hey @Sean Shapoori, we recently connected here on BiggerPockets regarding another matter.I work with a superstar agent/broker who has extensive investment experience as a landlord, property manager, and private lender.I'll PM you with her contact info shortly.