Knowing that someone who can afford a $500k house, can often also afford a $600k or even $700k, house, and will want more of everything (better location, bigger house, better finishes, etc).As for number 1, not even just paying it all up front, but working with any contractor that wants "percentage" draws.  1/3 up front, 1/3 half way done, 1/3 at completion.  

If you need any connections, like property managers and contracts, let me know. or a bigger source of properties, please don't hesitate to reach out!

I had a much bigger building under agreement 15 unit launch financial had my rate in high 6’s with 30 year am which was great the deal ended up falling apart (not their fault seller misrepresentation) but I do like them and you can usually get them to lower their fees. 

Our goal is to help tackle this crisis by rehabilitating one unit/block at a time.

I think a bigger reset is coming in the coming 3-6 months, so i would be extra picky in my deal analysis.

@Alexander WilliamsWelcome to Bigger Pockets! 

I am always happy to help a Military Veteran and a Bigger Pockets member!

We are looking to buy a bigger primary residence to start a family.

Here are some numbers: Current PITI: $3,970Estimated rent: $4500-$5000 (there are several homes within 4 blocks of mine that owners have turned into rentals and I've been able to compare online pics to our home, so I am confident this is a good estimate)Sq ft: 1790Estimated sale price today: 1150000-1250000Mortgage balance: 612,000I would self manage. 

What do you think is happening with the bigger picture to create these conditions?