I have some personal circumstances that would make it difficult, but not necessarily impossible.

Both communities are build by Bardis Homes, but in two very distinct settings just off of "the grid" / downtown Sacramento.(1)  The Good Project by Bardis Homes in West Sacramento (total units: 27 single family homes)List Price: $466,203 (closeout phase pricing)3 Bed/3 Bath (3-stories high)Square Footage: 1,880Amenities: River Walk TrailsOther Notes: Homes have medium-sized backyardCommunity Completion: April 2018(2)  The Mill at Broadway by Bardis Homes in Sacramento (total units: 800 single family, penthomes, multi-family)List Price: $430,000 (pre-model pricing)2 Bed/2.5 BathSquare Footage: 1,045Amenities: Master Planned Community with a public market, parks, & trails. 

Typically existing work is grandfathered in when new work is done.There are very few circumstances where a building must be brought fully into compliance with the very latest codes. 

Allot of them do nto buy right and when they leave or have to leave, they cant sell under typical circumstances because they will lose $ and they don't want to be a landlord. 

@Chris Williams  I believe that you are talking about the distinction between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA. 

You can close up to 6 months before you move in if you have the right circumstances.

Moving more than 50 miles is one reason and family circumstances like your original primary residence is suddenly too small etc...Best of luck and congratulations on taking the plungeStephanie

If you don't have any or all of these, you should get whatever is appropriate for your circumstances.

So I have the names and addresses of very potential deals which are distressed properties or people in some kind of circumstance that might make them want to sell. 

I know this question is highly dependent on the individual and personal circumstances and preferences, but I would love to hear what route everyone would choose in this scenario.