If they aren't paid on time but their loan is in motion its not worth the hassle to foreclose but if you charge $20 a day its late, it will get them to do whatever they can to close on the new loan. 

BUT time is not in my favor.

Augustine, FL is a top beach tourist area and favors STR.

I think the best advice to stack the deck in your favor is to invest only with syndicators that aren't on the precipice of "broke-ness." 

In the past I would save funds for down payment and structure a deal with the seller with seller favorable terms/conditions.

And smaller boutique firms often know the judges and court personnel more so than a large firm which can help expedite getting your case heard and having a favorable outcome.Good luck,Aaron

Don't try to make all your money on the first one, the main goal is to go through the motions and not loose money.

Looking back though, I didn't do him any favors by allowing him to continue to let his own personal finances get out of hand because of lack of prioritization on his part. 

It isn't about negotiating everything in my favor. 

The numbers always work.... but tenants and job circumstances, do not necessarily work in the landlord or owner's favor.