However, the market has changed in that time period with interest rates changing and homes staying on the market longer and longer.You mentioned the big ticket mechanical items for the house, but it sounds like paint, flooring, kitchen and bathrooms we're mostly untouched.

I know there's the inspection period and buyer must perform due diligence BUT it never is normal to research permits for every single plumbing fixture, electrical box, all liveable areas, etc.

If you do buy a new build, make sure you still get an independent inspection done and regardless of where you buy, go and look at the property in person during the contingency period. 

Vendors come and go, so they may have periodic void in certain niche vendor skill sets.

@Tim Bender  Are you only pursuing deed's after tax sales where there is a redemption period in play? 

Happy to extend the contact. 

Enjoy our vacation rentals for longer periods of time.

This would make sense if you planned on holding the rental property for an extended period of time.

Hi Jared,For my furnished properties, I personally use Airbnb (and set to 30+ days for minimum rental period) and Zillow.

Could also extend up the vertical posts a couple feet above the beam.