Looking at new builds (brand new or recent), vetted for major repairs (there will be none presumably, some have a builders' warranty), that I will potentially own for 10-ish years. 

Don't get duped by warranties or guarantees or anything, just get rid of them.

All your points are valid in any circumstance so I appreciate the information.

I just want to make sure that I am able to fully validate all of the financials and not on the hook/forfeit my deposit if the numbers do not match what's being advertised. 

However, any delay that was approved by the enforcement agency before January 1, 2030, shall be valid for the full term of the delay that was approved at the time of the initial approval of the application pursuant to paragraph (3).”https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB13/id/2056756Good luck

Every opinion is a valid opinion, thank you for your thoughts!

Allow showings but, you have to be careful - we do not show homes to anyone who has not provided a photo I.D. and been screened through our validation process and provided a credit card in case of damages.

Does this allow me to take out a homeowners policy even though they have the warranty deed and I have a security deed? 

We see people try 2-3 times with different "evidence" that is not legally valid. 

You'll be able to hedge your capital expenses due to having warranties and all of your systems being new.