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We signed the contract at the end of May and it specified that all of the work was to be completed by the end of August.

what evaluation programs are you guys using to determine the best mix of price and utilization? 

Thats actually a pretty interesting scenerio, if a squatter entered a property would you have lost posession On Judicial Redemption and restarted the clock since you would have to eject the squatter or would a no trespassing sign allow you to arrest, or shoot, the squater vs ejecting them while still maintaining possession? 

Either the deed passes and your 1031 has to start at that moment, or a contract for deed is signed as he suggests and that too triggers the start of the 1031. 

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I want to have a contract signed before any work gets started so there is no miscommunication and the expectations are there.My question is:Does anyone have any standard contracts they like to use?

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That's been discontinued and now you just have to sign a form and ensure that the IECC criteria are met.

Any of these responses are helpful to determine the best approach to help them, and their motivation level.  5.