It's a V recovery,  right?

We have learned and progress because it's new to everyone. 

Source of down payment funds, if applicable: Own FundsIncome Source: Salaried W2, Rental income from primary residenceGross monthly income (optional): Current $10,425 (Should be $13,475 at lease-up of my already developed lots which is in progress)Monthly debt obligations appearing on credit report, plus (if applicable) personal rent and alimony/child support/etc: $7,988FICO: Low score due to high utilization, but I have never missed a payment in my life.Credit issues: None.

Good work on the progress!

Yeah the more cash flow friendly areas won't see as much appreciation as the nicer areas but you can try and get into an area that is in the path of progress to get the best of both worlds.

A major problem with some investors is that they fall in love with a property which halts them from progressing forward.

Some things I can think of are : 1) specify in the contract who are the allowable lenders or have the right to approve the selected lender  2) require updates on progress of the loan from the buyer or the lender  3)  is there any info I can get on the buyer to indicate how likely he/she is to obtain the loan? 

"Deals" may start to pop up here and there as consumer confidence rides the recovery wave, but the timing just isn't right (in my opinion). 

In progress

To add to the dilema, the hotel across the parking lot from this property has been converted to a covid recovery center.