Our builder is Bill Lowe, who we really like so far.

A a low-temp sensor be added for you to be called if the temp falls below 55º ?

I've been reading more about subject to and here's what I've learned:-Good for sellers who are off market-Have low to no equity-Have a mortgage with a low interest rate (less than 5%)-Be absentee or out of state (vacant property, or have a tenant)The buyer would then take over the mortgage payments, and have the seller sign the deed over to the buyer.

. - low vacancy.  

Why do you put a window that low in the bathroom? 

Many realtors are not going to work in low value asset areas as those are generally rougher neighborhoods that are probably deemed to unsafe especially for a single women agent to be out there.

Most people I know start with low money down programs so they can get away with a initial capital investment of around $25k but you also need reserves.  

You may have an advantage since there is very low deal volume in your area, and may have multiple bidders.Good luckGino

It looks like you are right to be concerned about the low season as occupancy drops below 50% for most of the year  

When rent is too low it speeds up the leasing.