In other words, you may have zero protection whatsoever.

What I'd look for is whether the bank/seller will consider any repairs whatsoever.

As a property owner, I would never allow a tenant to sub-let my property for any reason whatsoever.

Do you want to invest in an international coffee business as a small owner with a tiny share and no investor rights whatsoever?

FYI - I am also a section 8 landlord, and have had no issues with my tenants (thankfully) BUT understand that trying to get an updated rental amount from the housing authority is much like pulling teeth out. 

It sure makes sense  - the builder has no skin in the game in controlling costs whatsoever.

My first suggestion is to only look out of state after you have "cut your teeth" closer to home where you can experience and learn from the process way more quickly. 

We're trying to get a basic quote, and it's like pulling teeth.  

You may have no ability whatsoever to purchase the home, and by the agent wasting time with you is shirking or ignoring other duties or opportunities that could result in a sale for the seller.

It really makes no difference whatsoever…as you will be getting title insurance, either way, and if you ever have a title issue that’s who you would go to anyway…not the previous owner.It has effect on you or the lender, as long as you get owners title insurance (the lender will require lender’s title insurance in any case).You can sell with General Warranty deed when you sell.