Also paying per zip can be a lot so having the muscle to run the numbers yourself is worth it.

Notwithstanding any other language to the contrary, should the Governor declare a state of emergency pursuant to § 44-146.17 of the Code of Virginia in response to a communicable disease of public health threat as defined in § 44-146.16 of the Code of Virginia, and if that declaration specifically provides that the eighth enactment of Chapter 552 of the Acts of Assembly Special Session I shall supersede the language set forth in enactment sixteen of this act then this sixteenth enactment shall not be effective so long as such a declared state of emergency remains in effect.

Also, if you're buying a condo, read the declarations.

If you are buying a declared investment property you are likely to have a lower L.T.V. and a higher interest rate.

Your state and county property taxes may be lower if you declare the property as your primary residence (homestead), but the value of your property is unchanged.  

Kind of an example of a "cart before the horse".Second, what "financial" analysis profile are you using to declare the market you speak of as "a hot market"?

You will need to know what the HOA fees are and you should also ask for the Condominium Declaration plus the minutes of the board meetings for the past year.

All contracts, options, or other devices not based upon a substantial consideration, or that are otherwise employed to permit an unlicensed person to sell, lease, or let real estate, the beneficial title to which has not, in good faith, passed to such party for a substantial consideration, are hereby declared void and ineffective in all cases, suits, or proceedings had or taken under this chapter; however, this section shall not apply to irrevocable gifts, to unconditional contracts to purchase, or to options based upon a substantial consideration actually paid and not subject to any agreements to return or right of return reserved.History.

When exactly do I need to declare that I'm wanting to be taxed as an S Corp?  

For example, I always put a rider in P&S, when selling properties I own or have the attorney's I have representing my clients include, that allow the seller at their option to declare the seller's obligations to be null and void and may deem the buyer to be in default if the buyer makes an assignment or records the agreement with registry of deeds.