@James BingNetworking at the local RIEAs and Facebook groups.There are a few power players in the area, deals flow has been low these days, and lots of non deals being floated about.Generally here is how the priority list goes and its based on ROI:1.

Just went into contract on a home (3 bedroom/2 bath with an outbuilding in the backyard with power) yesterday before doing solid number calculations (I relied heavily on my agent making the mistake of not doing my own due diligence, even as a rookie, I should have known better!). 

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@John Powers I have a few friends who work for large real estate private equity funds as data scientists - essentially doing what you’re describing.

(High interest rates are temporary) we may not see 3% mortgages again, but I bet we see under 5% on primary residences more often than not over the next 15 years.The mega corporations have consolidated power in the near term.

FOMO is the most POWERFUL positive motivator in consumer science. 

However if you decide to get those new power tools you want on the business credit card and your business is a tax firm like us, its going to be hard to justify to the IRS (and your wife) why it was a valid purchase for tax purposes. 

The realtor associations seems to have all of the power, because they've been operating so long. 

The biggest issue with using all cash is that it ties all your money up and denies you the leveraging power of using the banks money.  

Consider seeking pre-approval for financing to know your purchasing power.