This may be a dumb question, but if a seller asks me how fast I can close (potential wholesale deal), what is a good time frame to be competitive?

@Masood AminPlenty of private/collateral based lenders who care little about borrower income when making a secured loan.Bringing on a partner is not a bad idea in my experience, however, as long as you have a good deal on hand, you end up giving more of the deal to the partner than you would comparatively with a lender.I've never heard of a private lender charging a risk premium due to lack of employment, learning something new every day!

Andy,Indeed the market here has been competitive lately, so looking to invest in nearby surrounding areas or out-of-state can be an option.

With that said, it has attracted quite of bit eyes and is a highly competitive market. 

One reason banks most likely will not loan you since you don’t have consistent W-2 income also, the markets are insane right now and it is harder to find deals and it’s extremely competitive.

Does anyone have any insight into contractor availability (or lack there of) in Chattanooga's current climate?

Their findings were a lack of handrails on the basement stairs and the also on the concrete stairs outside.

I currently reside in Barrie, Ontario but the market is become pricey as it’s so competitive right now.

True- definitely  hot however it comes with its own challenges.. there are entire threads on BP with investment in poconos.. regulations, lack of good quality and timely labor , make it a nightmare to operate at times..Originally posted by @William Beck:@Curt S.

I've entered into a competitive negotiation on a property and wanted to try to understand more about the owner so as to figure out ideal terms and on the info maps site is says the owner of the property is:__First name___Last name___"REV LIV TR", which I've come to find out means revocable living trust.