For those comfortable with some risk, a common approach is to have three months' rent per unit in reserve.

This is actually very common in this space.

This is also common.

I1 thing that is very common in new builds is hairline cracking on the taping seams.

Same goes for furnaces and water heaters—create a small common mechanical room for future code compliance.5.

., this actually sounds like a fairly common scenario, especially in today’s market, where more homeowners are selling and shifting to renting.If she can provide clear documentation from the title company confirming the proceeds and the closing timeline, that helps a lot.

And one other addition: be cognizant of all NNNs, not just CAM. 

Both the GC whether its yourself or a 3d party, and the owner of the land are both listed as additional insured under every sub-contractor GL policy (and GC's policy if 3rd party builder is hired). 3.

The pro is additional heat source in the once every two year snowed in with electricity out situation. 

Suppose I understand your post and additional comments correctly.