Fewer listings will sell on the first weekend (active investors and buyers will notice that whatich their MLS feed)5.)

But those opportunities are few and far between.Seattle does require you to allow roommates or family members to move in, which is extremely dangerous.

My company does dozens of flips a year so the whatifs are usually fewer now since we've seen most things and can spot it before we offer.

In summary, with fewer people in the workforce, worker safety concerns, the need for caregivers to remain at home, and much greater competition with other industries for workers are keeping workers away.

The second suggestion to delay the closing would also work, probably involve fewer moving parts, and may save some closings costs.  

Water posing a danger in the second floor... what should I do?

I think condos are a great first investment and recommend them often because they are more protected and you have fewer responsibilities than a single-family home which reduces your liability.

The challenge/danger for the investor is the regulatory framework.

I've been doing HVAC since 1965 and it is very difficult and dangerous to expect any person not familiar with climbing ladders and then having them look vertically at the ceiling to try to get the screws out, or to get the sliding locks to open.

The reason for this largely stems from two concerns: 1) financing and 2) scaling.FINAICING: Most small MFs (2 - 20 units) can be handed via a standard commercial loan.  4 units and fewer can go conventional, especially if one unit is owner occupied.