The time is basically back to normal now and the days of three months ago where you could write an offer and put in a long closing time will most likely get your offer rejected now.

When you buy in older areas, vintage is normal for the area and totally acceptable. 

We are hoping that the extreme social distancing will prove effective to slow the spread of this illness and that we’ll all soon be back to normal.

Or should we wait for market to come back to normal (whenever that is) and then look to take the plunge (may or may not have this home in market).The only reason we are so interested in the neighborhood is that we can live with our friends and for our kids to have company of their age kids in the community and the same great schools. 

They also need to be paid a reasonable awge for the work they're doing- you can just pay them $50 an hour- when a normal employee would cost $15. 

Do you have extra furniture anywhere to make it a short term rental while you wait for market to adjust to new normal?

Any advice on whether this is 1) normal or 2) I should find another lender?

Normally, if I buy a house in-state, I would be able to get the buyer agent's commission, but since I don't hold an out of state license, if I buy a house there how would that work? 

Normally we print our lease out and sign it in person then scan and make copies.

If you look at a normal SFR or any kind of MFR, always include management.What about lawn care, snow removal, insurance, and utilities?