As a listing agent, I explain to seller that an inspection can be more protection for them, anyway, because 1) buyer waives right to repair anything discovered in the inspection if not negotiated during inspection period, so fewer surprises at final Walk Through, and 2) buyer less likely to succeed in blaming seller later for something even their own professional didn’t find (unless seller was really hiding it).

Does financing period match the investment period?

However, your credit could also be impacted if you're co-signing or jointly applying for the loan.Regarding the funds, lenders usually require that the down payment funds be seasoned, meaning they need to be in the account for a certain period, often 2-3 months, to ensure they are not borrowed.

At least not over an extended period of time.

However, bonus depreciation doesn't apply abroad; instead, the Alternative Depreciation System (ADS) with longer periods is used.The Short- Term Rental Loophole Explained (biggerpockets.com)

LTR is more plausible but often HOA requires primary residence for a period of time before renting it.  

There is no grace period for correcting existing contracts.

Use dynamic pricing software in conjunction to you checking manually daily/near daily.3 - Discounting slow period and longer stays.

Until I wait for the seasoning period to be over.

It seems safe to say the properties with lengthy periods of tax non-payment are most likely to be houses the high bidder could foreclose upon.