Still, they only pay ACTUAL incurred damages, not anticipated future damages.

They are at risk for rehab costs being higher than planned, they are at risk for something not working out on the property, they are at risk for either not finding tenants or not getting the anticipated rent, etc.

Almost eveything bill wise can be anticipated and payed for from the investor .. 

The flip side to that is, even if you're working 80-100 hours a week, if you can see progress, things moving, getting closer to your goals, the anticipation & excitement of it can recharge your emotional battery like no vacation can. 

Your QOF has a separate timeline for deploying the capital and just has to meet the 90% threshold every 6 months, so that should work with your anticipated closing timeline. 

So far, it's MUCH better than I had anticipated! 

If they see that you've been pre-qualified, if they see that you have an itemization of your anticipated costs, then they will be more likely to accept your offer.

“We anticipate the demand will be there for sure.

Project Duration:- How long do you anticipate the project will take from start to completion?

Renovation costs have exceeded expectations, vacancies greater than anticipated, and I have overpaid based on actual returns on investment.