Your ability to connect with them on a personal level matters more than your offer.Think about it:  • The “Used Car Salesman” is only focused on closing the deal as fast as possible.

With comps ranging from $875K-$1M and your estimated build cost at $550K, the after-completion value gives you a significant equity cushion, making this project highly attractive to lenders.If you plan to hold and rent the property, you could refinance into a DSCR loan after construction, which bases lending on rental income rather than personal income.

I personally do three types of lease options.

I personally know several blue-collar millionaires from HVAC techs to plumbers.

I am not a huge fan of them personally as they are PE investors and have a very, very narrow view of the industry and how it should be approached. 

First person I hired, I also had them write their own job procedures and so on.

Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, or commits unjust enrichment, or violates 18 USC Ch. 47: Fraud And False Statements, or perpetrates a foreclosure rescue scheme, or takes advantage of "protected person" or violates the Dodd-Frank law and/or the S.A.F.E.

It takes time and patience, but the long-term benefits are well worth it.I’ve personally gained invaluable knowledge, listings, and deals from friendships I’ve built over the years.The more people you engage with, the faster you’ll achieve your goals!

I personally think they are “higher end” than anything stackable.

Not that it cant or wont, but unlikely.If OP applies for homestead on a new property, then I personally would not lie during the application about receiving the exemption on the existing property.