For example, avoid wasting time comparing new construction with sun-soaked windows to basement units with stained drop ceilings.

this is a direct relation to lack of inventory.. new construction on many markets is as robust as its ever been.. we have had spectacular years the last 3 years of course during covid was tough with supply chains but my 500k house I am now selling for 700k and my build cost have gone up by maybe 100k.. so record profits for us.. 

The construction aspect of it, which many banks have swayed away from is the main piece you're going to be looking to find. 

I feel like there's still people trying to make BRRRR deals work close to the city and the truth is it's nearly impossible given prices, rates, and the cost of construction.

Sometimes occupants still live there and eviction is not easy, and I have even heard a story once that the yakuza are involved in the construction and real estate business and exorted money from buyers through occupants in these properties. 

My role with this MF company is to manage the design, construction of the GC's and opening of the properties.

@Brady Bitter since  you are buying new construction what makes you think you are getting 25% equity.

We use private lending to finance the purchase and construction of this home.

It is a new construction where they will not reduce the price in lieu of broker commission to keep their comps high.

I, and the investors that I work with find the advantages with new construction investment properties are so great it is sometimes hard to compete.