Typically first to fall is SFR properties, then multifamily, then commercial but this virus is different.On the commercial retail side I still have clients buying it is a (flight to quality) meaning most want investment grade tenants now even if  a lower cap rate.

We were in the middle of the busy season with the ski resort running at full speed.

We were in the middle of the busy season with the ski resort running at full speed.

It’s kind of a gamble but I guess you can make an educated bet based on the market, supply/demand, and the quality of management.If you didn’t do that then I do think they’re due back their deposit.On the positive side, it sounds like you have a nice property in a popular area if it rented that quick..Best of luck! 

You can use Yelp to find high quality help.

Some people use them for speed some use them because it's less hassle typically than a bank.

If they are that far behind schedule that shows they are struggling to find quality contractors to build the home and it could be disasterous in the long run.2.

It's implied that you're going to get a much higher quality work product going the latter route (generally speaking).  

Is the wage increase substantial enough to offset the negative cash-flow by letting you make up the difference without impacting your quality of life?

They, more than anyone, will know how the rentability is there-- like, how easy is it to get tenants and what quality of tenant are you likely to get?