I’ll budge and “grudgingly” give up to 155 to let them win but I’m also completely okay with losing this deal. 

Any other bidder has to write a check for that amount, PLUS the amount over that to reach their winning bid.

It'd also require you to move to AZ.Another option is to work hard to find an off-market deal that is below market value, which would give you instant equity and get you closer to your four-unit goal.First I'd determine whether you are willing to move, if you are then it will give you a lot more flexbility since you can use a FHA loan.

What could be the win win situation.

Because there are a lot of bad high risk people out here without criminal records who could become that "nightmare tenant" in any instant.

Another comment: A year ago I told someone that marketing to raise money would be 10-15% meaning expect to spend $10-15k to raise $100k and anything under 7% was winning if done at scale.

I would say best case is that given political climate, those in control of economic directions take a step back from all political influence as it poses a no-win scenario, and heavily relies upon guidance, direction and leadership from economic/finance professionals to a degree much more significant degree than prior.

This one was rent ready but I did purchase under market value to capture some instant equity What was the outcome?

He knows he has two months from today if I win and is hoping for a miracle.

You can use it as an STR or LTR so rents are more of a win based on options.You want to be able to spread your capital around to more than one big investment especially when your NOI is going to be better on 2-3 versus one!