That would be great 👍🏻 I think the end results of this way of thinking may be the same as when people are trying to "time the market' and avoid the "inevitable correction", but learning to think and act based on the observable, knowable facts instead of market-hype fueled by gurus who are trying desperately not to get caught unawares like in 2007. 

But you can just bypass DTI altogether and look at alternate sources.

The alternative is to lock in a 30 year fixed with today's super low rates

They drive jacked up 4x4s, chew tobacco in their sleep and smell like diesel fuel. 

Thickness• With a variety of thickness options available, bamboo flooring is a viable and cost-effective alternative to installing ¾” hardwood, which can sometimes be a project constraint. 5.

Your goal should be fueled by your WHY, which is your motivation for investing in the first place.

If not, what are the alternatives?

Another alternative (not as good) is to take the property subject to the electrical system being in proper working order, and have an escrow in place, held by the closing entity, to be released only upon proper inspection and passing results.

I share your fascination with alternative housing, having built a sleek tiny house on wheels as well as a having worked on octagonal houses, post-and-beam houses and geodesic domes. 

This was primarily a transaction fueled by principle and emotional attachment.