Finding some middle ground that is beneficial for both sides is so important and can make or break a deal. 

What was the outcome?

probably the best outcome is to reduce the cost of adding housing.  

What was the outcome?

Adjusting the purchase price, budget, and offers can help you reach the break-even point.Many calculators overestimate cost assumptions or rental comps, which can be both beneficial and a hindrance.

Strategic Purchase: Acquired a discounted double lot below market value with a $17k impact fee credit.Custom Design: Built a 6-bed, 5-bath home tailored for co-living or multi-gen use, maximizing tenant appeal.Efficient Management: Managed construction, and self-managed operations to minimize costs.Premium Marketing: Furnished the property and used multiple platforms to attract quality tenants quickly, achieving full occupancy.What was the outcome?

Your mentor has needs; try to meet them and develop a mutually beneficial relationship.A mentor can benefit your growth, but it's not as simple as one post on a forum full of strangers.

If this concept is unfamiliar, then continue to ignore it.In closing: The dangers of shifting the timing of your income, expenses, and business transactions.A purely mathematical exercise may indicate some beneficial timing for this or that.

Regardless I'd think if you reached out to boutique builders, brokers, commercial specific architects, there'd likely be a beneficial relationship there and some organic mentoring that happens.  

Experienced teams should have network to avoid such outcomes.