The bad news is that finding something STR eligible is not automatic and in many cases you'd have to apply for a permit after you bought, adding a layer of risk, however, you can call ahead of time and understand if permits are available and the property qualifies, so it's not a big gamble.   

It is a bit of a gamble either way, but we definitely still use PropertyRadar because those lists that hit really well get us good deals.

Is that gamble worth it or did I do the right thing and playing it safe and getting a home warranty?

on the flips side I made a 500k flip fee on a 14 lot development.. but I did put up the 50k EM and I did spend about 75k getting it pre plat approved.. then builder closed once all appeals were exhausted.. but I was also prepared to close if he tried to back door me or go around me.. which is not uncommon when you get into the bigger money players.. at the time I did not even realize wholesaling was a thing or you would call it that.. maybe it was a development wholetail since we did put up 125k of risk money :)on the one I just paid the 125k to someone else we have an offer on the table right now from lennar which is a 1mil profit. but again I put up by the time its done 325k to get there.. the mil we get our 325k back then a check for 1 mil if the stars all align .. we could lose 325k also.. rapid appreciation like this I guess those that call appreciation gambling maybe that's exactly what it is... gun slingers.. take me a long time to make 1 mil in a year owing rentals though  LOL..

, I report the number as spam. 

If not, then he's gambling with your money on his startup concept.

Banks aren’t willing to gamble right now.  

I am wondering how your test went. my plumber suggested i just re pipe all the gas lines in the house to ensure a pass on the test. he thinks it is a gamble to attempt to diagnose and repair leaks and repeat the test if there are any leaks because i might end up paying more than re piping. this is such a pain.

Quote from @James Wise: Out of state keyword alert........haha I was just thinking if that was normal or spam

Others are very quick to assume I'm trying to either scam them, or if I send a text they think it isn't serious and its spam.