Often, the builder’s agents act as gatekeepers and may not have the information or authority needed to make decisions.

While they did mention they aren't responsible for utility lines aren't they suppose to stop digging and call the "call before you dig number" if they find a wire. 

Often I can smell scents from the lower unit that aren't pleasant (cooking, smoking, etc).

I lend money and would not want to lend on this type of deal.Here are some resources to explore:Contact your local tax authority ASAP!

I'm California-based where there aren't any real deals in my area, so I'm exploring Detroit as an alternative real estate investment market - due to the combination of it being a strong market and my having connections in the area. 

If you aren't a contractor or aren't getting rock-bottom pricing, what is the point?

Ask if their handyman is in-house--which I've seen turn into a "charge up to the owner authorization threshold for every single visit". 

Despite rate cuts, we aren't seeing the lending market agree with their expectations on inflation.

The pool table collapsed on my husband (that's what happens when you try to move a slate pool table across the room and aren't trained to do so).7. 

When the IRA invests in real estate using debt not only does it have to be non-recourse but the IRS says, you can use leverage but since you aren't only using IRA money for this investment the retirement account is going to pay UBIT on the income generated because of the debt.