A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

We had a discussion about the costs I have endured and the low ball offer to cover expenses for going 5 months past contract deadline but haven't heard back. 

The buyer agreed to cover the cost of the new appraisal, which came in significantly above the purchase price.

Not sure the cost of this for you but I feel with hot tub and fireplace you already have a lot of warming options and not get much additional revenue.

Is it common for developers to use subsidies to cover 100% of the construction costs without needing to obtaining debt or raising equity?

We have a reasonable cost of living and properties are significantly less than CA.

About the same as if you rent it, less costs.

So an identical neighborhood (income, crime, school quality, etc.) can cost you as much as a $100k less on the South side simply because your neighbors are brown or black as opposed to white.this right here is the gem advice.  

We just need to verify that you have cash for the downpayment, closing cost, and up to 6 months of the mortgage payment as reserves.

I recently backed out of a deal out in Harrisburg due to being in flood zone, I was informed by my realtor that it costs $1800/yr flood insurance policy alone.