With inventory slightly decreasing in November, do you anticipate increased competition heading into the new year, or are higher mortgage rates keeping activity balanced?

You will need to compare your unit to the competition.

I've never had a client not be able to get a great competitive premium on a property here and we've bought all kinds of property. 

I couldn’t tell you what rates are today but I assume they are competitive.

Sounds like you have thought out a lot of this, but maybe also hold a competition with a cash prize at your closest architectural and design school.Can you build it cheaper than someone like this?  

That's also what the lender told me, it would take too long and thus make me as a buyer less competitive once we're in UW. 

Does anyone know a reputable or comp with competitive rates to set up a checkbook IRA?

Milwaukee is the third most competitive market for tenants in the US.

Still strong but lots of competition, so you need to research what works: good pics, seasonal pricing, amenities, etc.

Why did you go with Monday over the competition?