However, it's important to understand why the work was abandoned and the logistics of closing out the permits & any trailing liability from mechanics liens coupled with the lack of recourse against the original builder as is customarily the case in instances where someone purchases a newly built home.

Looking for a little help, I have purchased several properties from wholesalers, done over 20 personal deals, and work at a wholesale brokerage in AZ where I have acquired and sold almost 100 transactions in the last few years, so I understand what a non refundable deposit means but this situation is very different than what the wholesaler presented. 

Both have had just 60% occupancy over the last year, which as I understand it, is completely absurd.

Can someone help me understand a few things regarding how he calculates the cost of a new roof?

Secondarily, even if you feel you have a viable claim it's important to understand who will be responsible for payment in the event you succeed.

I would be curious to see over the past few years how many guests are still "crushing it" because we are seeing a lot of investors who started post 2018 needing rescue funding for deals which I can attest too was strictly lack of experience in understanding basic accounting, financing and real estate management.

In case you're in the same situation again, it always helps if your realtor have a conversation with listing agent to understand what the seller's priority is and what is important for them; it'll help make your offer stronger. 

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It is a diamond in the rough, but you need to start looking for a CPA who invest in real estate themselves, and understands the tax code from a real estate perspective.

I understand your frustrations in this broker not meeting your expectations, although from what read here it appears that your just as guilty because you have failed to communicate your expectations.