I would like to pass on a little bit of useful information for anybody thinking of converting their permit over to owner-builder. 1 - You will not be able to sell the property for a minimum of 365 days from the date of issuing of the CO. 2 - The property must be for the owner's own use and occupancy and not for sale or lease which means you will not be able to rent it out. 3 - The owner-builder must ensure that all employees working on the project have the required licenses.4 - The owner-builder must provide worker's compensation as required by Florida law.5 - To apply for the owner builder permit, you must physical visit the building department.There are others requirements and conditions, however these are the main items.

As for other ongoing expenses that will really vary by property age and condition.

It is called "loss aversion".We are conditioned to be more fearful or a loss than hopeful for a gain.  

., lender reputation, conditions in the letter, proof of equity) that you look for to validate the buyer’s financial readiness?

Do you understand what conditions caused the issue?

I’ve noticed quite a few price drops in SFH in these areas in the past few weeks due to shifting market conditions.

If you're happy with getting a note on ANY house in FL you might have more luck, but then you don't have as much control over the condition of the property or its location if those are important factors to you.

Based on location and some rough math, he's definitely looking for market value (stabilized asset) vs the current condition.

Be Patient and Flexible: Market conditions and unexpected challenges can impact your plans.

Most states allow you to enter with notice for a valid business reason, and checking the condition of a property that has been vacated is certainly a valid business reason.