If you haven't checked the market for homes with "inlaw suites" or whatever your market equivalent is that can be a way to get it done as well. 

I am not an insurance agent, but I would be curious to hear from someone in the field who could explain how this would have played out differently had the properties been in an LLC and not a personal name.

You have to make a deal rather than buy a deal, be more appreciation focused, and be more patient.

Any advice or experiences with this would be greatly appreciated!

I would want too as well.

Intel’s $28 billion semiconductor project in New Albany, Ohio, initially expected to be operational in 2025, has now been delayed to 2030 or 2031 due to financial struggles and market adjustments.

If you haven’t already, I’d scope out the municipalities around town.. from what I read in The Economist, the Phoenix metropo area continues to rank high for job growth, which usually bodes well for new builds.

I will be happy to guide you in the right direction. 

I noticed the seller's realtor seemed to be sidestepping the question.

Yet, the current market conditions in Australia (especially Perth) are proving to be incredibly competitive.