Demand he shows proof of funds immediately to close on schedule and if he doesn’t Declare forfeiture of earnest money and right to purchase terminated.

Hi @Shawn Good my wife and I are in a similar position and would like to buy a STR in the fox lake area that we could also have for personal use as well.

I’m trying not to pay out of my personal pocket.

Just because you don't make any money on them, doesn't mean you aren't responsible, along with the source of the actual plans, for any mistakes in the plans, or even any mistakes in construction from lack of info, misunderstanding, or just plain stupidity of the builder/user of the plans.

Personally, I like to do the work myself to make the money for myself.

@Michelle Marie bruetschIf email/phone is not working, then show up at the onsite sales office and ask them in-person.

Software is very personal.

You can plan to convert to a LTR as a backup or if you’re starting out only buy where you’d ultimately want and could afford to maintain as your personal vacation home if needed. 

In my personal opinion, I wouldn’t be as worried with some of the niche items, like a surround sound system, smart features, sauna.

Quote from @Michael Plaks: Quote from @Kory Reynolds: For my clients real estate businesses they pay between $4,000 and $650k purely for tax prep and tax consulting, Tell'm I can do it for $645k  ;)  I'd be happy to do it for $640k AND I'll personally fly both myself and the client (/client's family) to review their return together in-person...on an island in the Caribbean. ;)