I almost never deliver it because in-person delivery comes with risk.

Has anyone used a better option for securing packages from both USPS and private deliveries? 

He brings his market expertise to the table, vendor connections, and all the legwork (ie if we can save a few thousand on appliances he is the one to go get them and arrange for delivery). 

So I was able to oversee the delivery personally.  

I've also heard of putting together a small basket of items like toilet paper, soap, take-out/delivery menus from local restaurants, etc .. things to get you through the first few hours of moving without having to unpack all your stuff.

Perhaps you don't have to view them if the information you receive is satisfactory, but with the hot market you're in, you may consider moving forward with offers to get the property under contract and use the Contract to address delivery of Disclosures and for due diligence on the inspections (in a market that hot, part of your due diligence as the investor may be already being familiar with particular properties, areas, and their rent comps/values). 

In your experience, have you been able to get solid information on new deliveries in a submarket you are investing in?

I say the audiobooks because his delivery is a huge part of the material.

The fee for expedited delivery ($100) did not change.

One big issue is material delivery, the big box stores are just not setup for it.