Are there any rules or laws that define how long the sellers have to sign and close? 

My goal would be to sue the HOA into action if they don't play ball.And read your HOA guidelines/covenants/whatever, there may be a grievance process defined, as well as remedies for issues such as yours.

Always make sure that you have an end goal and that goal is defined by your strategy.

Revolving credit below 35,% of your limit is ideal.Networth- have an up to date networth statement include vehicle, investments, properties, recreational vehicles, household goods and furnishings, whole life insurance cash value policies.If dealing with a private lender a clearly defined exit strategy from their loan is extremely importantWhen seeking credit be careful about multiple credit pulls.

I think they have a pretty broad user base of landlords and property owners that would love to know about this, and many are invested enough that they'd be inclined to take some action and let their opinions be known. 

Problems will happen, but it is how your respond and recover that defines your success or failure in this business.

For me, defining my goal was difficult as I kept questioning what type of cash flow was good, especially with such a high market.

That's why SFR always feels "safe" to me because it's easier to sell if necessary since the market is so broad.

Very broad post I know, but I'm hoping for a good discussion.

It has guides on various different areas of real estate investing.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...One of the biggest things with real estate investing is clearly defining what your goals are.