I’d love to continue our connection and work with you in the future if the opportunity arises."

This is common throughout Southern ME, not just Biddo/Saco.

I work with tons of investors, both local and out of state and 1 very common problem I see that is holding new investors back from getting a deal is 1 simple thing... getting stuck on the list price.

use the time now to research your local laws, so if a problem does arise, you know how to deal with it.

It's not a real common concept here in DFW area, but I love it.Buyers have no downtime, no rent rate risk, lower vacancy risk, potentially instant cash flow day 1. 

It’s clear you’ve put thought into your investment, and the challenges you’re facing are common for many first-time investors.

It's common practice in Europe, Canada, Australia but almost unheard of here in the US.

Yes pretty common, minimum downpayment is generally 25% (occasionally that 20% will work) but just depends on your situation.  

Now those are forbidden here and code calls for 16D common or those structural hex screws you mention.

Things that I think are obviously common sense are in fact completely incorrect.