We both work in finance, so we’re pretty comfortable running the numbers.Our combined W2 income is ~$350K, and I work remotely with a very flexible schedule.We’ve saved over $200K across various assets (stocks, crypto, cash), and we live frugally, saving around $100K a year after taxes.

We financed the purchase using a combination of cash and a hard money loan.

There is really no reason to roll the dice in a craps game.

This is the “over night” success that’s taken 20 years.2 - Superior uncommon knowledge, combined with experience and capital and a willingness to take a risk (speculate).  

If I were tell you that 9/11 was an inside job for all the crap that happened, you'd probably think it was a joke too.

If they won't let you build on it, explore doing a lot tie agreement so that you can combine the parcels and when you go to resell it, you can ask for a higher price point based on the large lot.

My initial goal was to earn $100,000 per year, and with our combined efforts, we now make approximately $16,000 per month.

LOL My wife gives me crap all the time and now my goal is to get it right through escrow. lol

There are strategies that can be combined (i.e.

Selling it for $500K and combining that with your $100K could give you more options, like buying a single-family rental or a lake property that generates better cash flow.