Buying a new, or nearly new property, even when at a 10% premium to the market, typically allows for higher rents to be achieved, provides for warranty transfer on items like appliances, roof, windows, and general construction, and prevents cap ex issues to impact annual ROI for the first 10-20 years.

He brings up a lot of valid points, especially in the rural markets.

Seasoned investors with over four or five digit posts and votes mentioning those lenders will have validity over some with two digit votes.  

You might be in acquisitions in bulk so the question is valid, but not for the majority of investors out there who always should see a property before making an offer.

The one issue I think I’ll have on my hands is I prefer to house hack again in the same town (appreciation seems to be great along with rental amounts) but I’ll need to refinance my current house hack into a conventional which I doubt is at 20% equity yet since I don’t think I’ll have a valid excuse to have two owner occupied loans in the same town.

They have very different types of solutions, but both say all of their work plus the integrity of the foundation is covered under warranty for the life of the home.

Next time read the OP So you're not actually asking for other opinions, you're looking to make a statement...and for validation.  

Keep in mind he has to also warranty these items so he goes for quality components  he does not want to have to come back.. be backs kill subs.

In my state (NY) you have to accept these sorts of requests unless you can find a valid reason not to.

How would I validate that the info provided is legit?