Make they nervous about the unknown risks and you are DOA even if the lender wants to deal.

The window specifics are also unknown as ideally even the older windows would be vinyl. 

Time is an unknown factor, no one can say when a transfer will be discovered. 

The good people are busy and don't waste time or take on new clients that are unknown...they're just too busy with current workload. netowrking and refferals will be the best move you can make, but start slow and test these people to see if they align with your personality but also your risk appetite.

@Davido Davido Using an unknown, locally unlicensed, out of state builder, without any relationships with Subs, mandating a super tight and probably unrealistic budget, with an unrealistic time frame?

The buyers title policy protects them from unknown/undisclosed liens, among many other issues.

To be honest being unknown is a bit of a red flag although its possible they are a quality group.

I am looking for all of the intangible unknowns, titling issues, permitting issues that come back to bite you.

Always a little uneasy when something unknown is happening to the world.

“The hardest part of change is going through the unknown.” – Rich Dad Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki)Congrats @Steven Tawresey