Loan terms seem reasonable.

Unless you are going for a specific look, there’s no reason for an expensive toilet.

Most of the homes we built on these lots sold at a profit, but a couple did not, again, because of the reasons above. 

The reason so many people struggle with wholesaling is simple: they don’t understand lead generation.Take a moment to think about your approach.

For some reason I got a notification in this old thread and figured I would chime in.

That is the reason I called them right after signing up to be sure I wasn't on any subscriptions.

Regarding your question about who pays the buyer agent in the first time home buyer market, I see no reason that it will change from the seller paying as it has always been.

I can see the OP giving this a shot.. but it is risky he could end up making a few bucks and getting experience might just break even or he could take a loss.. that margin is very thin in markets that are not selling as soon as you get CO  thats been one reason we have been profitable very few homes have been carried past CO so financing cost are at a minimum.. you hold a spec home 6 months past Co and every month your losing money you will not recover.

I live in NYC and started investing in Buffalo a few years back, mainly for the reasons that you mentioned. 

FHA will not use any short term rental data.Something else to think about - any reason why you wouldn't use a Fannie Mae loan here?