You do have to be able to front the cash prior to each draw, but other than that they've been good to work with 

I've collect their photo ID, contact information, and I've been asking all guest to obtain COI from all confirmed bookings prior to their arrival.

Builder has been building in our area for 15 years and I've gotten good reviews from banks, prior investors and sub contractors.

And the fact that you have 6-months of expenses saved up prior to inheritance tells me that you're disciplined and decent with money (this is relatively rare).

Historically the market slowed down in the months prior, as people tend to freeze in the face of uncertainty. 

Quote from @Jamie Bateman: @Chris Seveney well, I don't want to increase the demand for the next trade, but with the HECM NPLs you get interior photos prior to bidding.

Prior to these neighbors, the unit above was occupied, and we never experienced any problems.We’ve spoken to management multiple times, but they’ve been completely unhelpful and have taken no meaningful action and even told us that we are making the noise up, inspite security having been to our apartment numerous times wittnessing the noise. 

Activities prior to launch, but after you have purchased the property, also count.2) I'd recommend reaching out to the other individuals that work on the property and ask them for an email or time log of their hours on your property.

You could also ask if you could do your inspection prior to going under contract and then make an offer without the inspection contingency. 

Then we take 150-200 pictures of the home prior to move in.