The result was a 75% reduction in number of workers managed, a flattening of the organizational chart, a workweek cut by more than half, and very little change to bottom line profitability.   

I advise my clients to never waive an inspection contingency (in an FHA loan, most likely the bank will either require one or conduct their own) - HOWEVER, your agent could position the inspection contingency as a means for "peace of mind" and state that you won't come back to the seller for price reductions if anything pops up. 

That's about a $600 cost reduction from what a tenant would pay. 

That would be a direct reduction in the amount of capital available for my first deal. 

Here's more on the new law that was enacted after the collapse of the Surfside Condo:"Florida's Senate Bill SB 4-D was passed in May 2022, making it mandatory for all Florida condominium and cooperative buildings, three stories or higher, to undergo milestone inspections, structural inspections, to no longer allow for the waiver or reduction in the funding of reserves, as well as submit specific ..."

Don't be the one known for always asking for a price reduction or terminating last minute.Let me know when you are up and running there.

If you want to pay something in the interim, don't make a payment - make a principal reduction. 

Your most serious buyers are usually within the first 2 weeks, if you miss it with them then you are looking at price reductions.

Huntsville is now Alabama’s largest city, but Birmingham still carries regional weight

Something seems to created some weight there.And just because you "didn't" have roof leaks doesn't mean you "don't" have roof leaks.