.- The 203(k) will allow you to bid on properties that need repairs that won't qualify for a traditional mortgage => less competition => better purchase price.You will need to find a great local contractor you can trust to supply the required bids to qualify for the 203(k).- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.

Outside of that, my advice is not earth shattering.

Affordability is one of the biggest challenges in today’s housing market.I believe smaller, more dense units are part of the solution:1) Buyers can only afford smaller homes in today’s economy.2) Denser units maximize the land available, increasing housing supply to help offset demand and ultimately bring costs down overall.It’s not just about building more, it’s also about building smarter.What are your thoughts?

You mention Amazon, look at how they play suppliers off each other and even create their own supply chain.  

The supply and demand are pretty balanced.Most of our growth over the past 5 years is from in-migration from more expensive states.

I talked to him by email once a while, and he is a very down to earth guy, always willing to help and to listen as well, very nice people.      

Customer supplies materials ?  

At the same time, I like the idea of a beautiful programmable t-stat.The heat is supplied by a brand new furnace.

I'm reaching out to other plumbers to be safe, but are those supplies mine to use now for the next plumber?

Selling to the wrong buyer can become more expensive than carrying the home for slightly longer.I will buy my bath/kitchen fixtures at a plumbing supply house and not a big box store.