However, there are reputable websites that offer a wide range of house plans suitable for various purposes, including spec homes.

Give them a copy of the manual to show what minimum temp settings are from the manufacturer, put it in writing and get them to sign the paper. 

While I know that leaving no review is a possibility, they left us a review very quickly and my guess is it's a 5-star review since I went out of our way to not just answer her questions regarding recommendations for sight-seeing (and provide the links she requested) but to bring in more options (including a playset and keva planks) for the younger group of kids (since I realized most of our games were structured to a slightly older age range).

We have considered house hacking but have not found any good options at this point in our price range.

I know some great syndicators and I personally partner with investors on deals and typically get them returns in the 15-25% range depending on the type of deal. 

It's fun putting together and executing these longer-range strategies, and one can create incredible wealth-building strategies.

$300-$400K range - Northeast - (anything in the Reagan or Johnson school district.

unless of course your a math wizz but most folks are not.and especially at least out west were there will be questions about township and range etc etc. 

Even if its cutting the warranty off, sticking to manufacture warranties, and saving the cash to pay for expenses when they come up.

In lower price ranges the buyer pools tend to be larger and many pay cash.