If we can complete projects faster, we increase IRR and build trust.3) Market Risk- The longer it takes to complete a project, the more exposed you are to market fluctuations.This goes for all things Real Estate - BRRRRs, Flips, New Builds, Rehabs, etc.Real Estate is a wild ride I feel your pain, I've had this happen many times where the project is twice as long.

Well, yes, some properties may require complete work, but others may just need cosmetic things to bring them back on the market.

Detroit is a market where local have a strong competitive advantage over non-locals so you want to use that to your advantage.

All channels can work, but in my experience, the greatest oppportunities often pop up when you know exactly what your returns need to look like and keep your ear to the ground in your market.

Hey @Tom Dieringer, so the Expedia Group has a market cap of 21+ billion so I wouldn't worry too much about them.

Are you investing in your local market?

As for your ques if to wait, well, it depends on the market, in some parts of the country prices are still going up, slower, but still going up, other parts the prices are coming down, you know that area, what is happening there? 

Planning to sell my property in vegas, just wanted a second opinion on if these are typical, fair costs in today's market.

We are in Sub-markets, which have led us to having a very small general contracting pool and can't find any contractors to keep up with demand.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.