You must know how to manage the people, resources, schedule,  costs, analysis, milestones, budget etc.

Awesome milestone Russell.

I’ve met one of the financial milestones I set for myself and am gaining on the second.

How is it not discriminatory against non HAP prospects, when we are required to wait far beyond our "normal" time frames for these important milestones?

That is why having a solid project manager when you are doing a long distance project is critical as well as a contract that has specific milestones defined, draw amounts laid out and penalty / incentive clauses that all parties can agree upon before the first boot hits the property.Hopefully your PM has given you a detailed summary of where things are, what the timeline to complete the remaining items is and what the delays were that impacted the 5/15 target completion date. 

We are also approaching a financial milestone goal which I do not know if I get to it faster continuing to work the W2 job or retiring from the W2 job.I place the odds of me retiring this year at over 50%. 

congratulations on your milestone.

We then disburse to the Contractor based on the contract, and most require 25 - 50 % once a schedule is locked in; larger projects may have additional scheduled draws based on completion milestones; and the final 10% is paid after the completed job is reviewed and approved by us and the Owner (if local or flying in).

Here are some pros and cons to using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or Bank Construction Loan:HELOC:Pros:- Generally offers lower interest rates than a traditional construction loan- Can be used for a variety of purposes beyond home construction- Interest may be tax-deductibleCons:- Payment terms can be variable and may increase over time- Lender may require a minimum draw or balance, which could tie up funds you may need for other expenses- Generally requires a high credit score and significant home equity to qualifyBank Construction Loan:Pros:- Funds are typically disbursed in installments based on project milestones, which can help keep costs under control- Interest rates may be fixed, which can help with budgeting and planning- Lender may offer a longer repayment period than a HELOCCons:- Interest rates on construction loans are generally higher than those on HELOCs- Lender may require a higher down payment and significant financial documentation- The loan may require a personal guarantee or collateral, such as a lien on the propertyUltimately, the best option for you will depend on your individual financial situation and goals.

I had built up a network of agents, wholesalers, designers, contractors, and lenders.In hindsight, that experience and network was even more valuable than the financial milestones.