Most folks feel comfortable at a holding period of more than a year but there could always be unique circumstances that would change the appropriate holding period. 

What path you take depends on your personal circumstances, investment style and personality type. 

@Angela Meraklis-LyonsI'm so sorry to hear about your unfortunate circumstances.

But it is possible under the right circumstances.  

If he discovers unforeseen issues and the deal falls through, he’ll be happy his time is paid for and will be happy to work with you on the next project.

Give them the requirements up front and let them know the fee will not be refunded, under any circumstances.

It also cover your estate, for example, if something horrible were to happen to you in the middle of the deal, and under which circumstances your "assigns" may not be able to act ('cause you're no longer around to assign it)... but your successors would be able to complete the assignment and/or transaction themselves had you not left direction.  

It could just be an intestate estate (no will).Any time obtaining third party approval is required, a sale will be more difficult than one without such a restriction... but how much more depends on the circumstances.

You cannot 1031 a flip under most circumstances.

Those may only be people who are single, or hsve other circumstances, but it still intrigues my curiosity.So here I am, a husband with a wife and a toddler and we spend about $180 per week between Walmart and Aldis.