Quote from @Michael Daley: This is why I'm thinking more about taking the STR route until I can refi with a better interest rate. 2 units (2/1) in a good area at $1.3 with some ability to update and has a garage or ADU capability would work if we can get $5000 per month for each unit.$10k STR rent on $1.3m property at 80% LTV  will be negative cash flow when properly allocating for all the expenses.  

Quote from @James Wise: I've never heard of KS York so I've got no dog in that fight.

My brother and I had to hire an attorney to fight for our share of the estate.

Its important to have a smart realtor that can help you through the process and fight on your behalf.

Gotta know your capabilities and gotta do the math on the worst case.

I just had to fight tooth and nail to close a VA condo purchase for a client with a POA that was actually fairly well run, relatively speaking.

If you don’t like to read, listen or educate yourself than unfortunately you will likely not find much success (although I am sure there are those out there that have succeeded without).Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire Real Estate Investor, Multi- Family Millions (Dave Lindahl), ABC’s of Real Estate Investing, The Book on Rental Property Investing, Hold, The Advanced Guide to Real Estate Investing, The Due Diligence Handbook for Commercial Real Estate, Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Book on Managing Rental Properties (Brandon Turner), The Emyth RevistitedCrushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate, Emerging Real Estate Markets ,The ABC’s of Property Management, Wheelbarrow Profits, The One Thing, Outliers, Start with Why, David and Goliath, Chasing Excellence, Extreme Ownership, The Compound Effect, The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster, Be Obsessed or Be Average, The 10x Rule, The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, Am I Being Too Subtle, 48 Laws of Power, Atlas Shrugged, Man’s Search For Meaning, Sapiens, Tools of Titans, Four Hour Work Week.Step 2 (financing): To get a better idea of what I was capable of purchasing, I met with four different lenders and began a relationship to acquire funding.

What is your current financial capabilities? 

Here is a map showing the solar efficiency/capabilities you can expect across the US.

And your Realtor would know more about what’s typical with new construction in your State, but I feel they should be fighting for your interests, and be the one having the conversation with the sales rep about a reasonable amount for the earnest money deposit, on your behalf.Glad you haven’t signed anything yet and hope you manage to come to terms that work for you.Keep us posted!