.- Negotiated Solutions: Worked with the seller's agent to determine whether the seller would address the violations or if you would need to assume responsibility, potentially negotiating a price reduction or credit at closing to cover repair costsWhy You Found Out LateThe fact that you discovered the POS violations only five days before closing suggests a lapse in communication or oversight.

This is when homeowners on Long Island may be considering price reductions. 

For real estate investors, especially those buying and selling multiple properties, the potential reduction in transaction costs and increased transparency could lead to improved profit margins.

What is the strategy to maximize the tax reduction.

I don't know how much reduction there was in lumber but I'd say probably 15-20%.

Fannie Mae's reduction of the down payment requirement for 2-4 units to just 5% for conventional is a game changer and has allowed house hacking to be more attainable.

I’m unsure how to move forward and how much to ask for a reduction in price if that’s the route we go.

Homes are staying on the market a bit longer, and we’re starting to see some price reductions.

Many I work with require a minimum 8 x 8 bordered area on the drawing just for their stamps and have rules on font type, size, drawing scale, information on the title blocks, line types, line weights, etc.

Any reduction in debt or cash received might be treated as "taxable boot," potentially resulting in tax liabilities.