Demonstrating a sacrifice and a willingness to give up what you think is important will start the conversation on a really positive note as you demonstrate your willingness to put her needs first. 

If you are in a strong mkt, solid value add deal, and team has good demonstrable track record, with investor returns that are in this range of 10% CoC and 20% IRR and GP does all the work, fees are good to understand but less relevant than meeting or exceeding the investor return projections.

Buy for cash the cheapest SFR  houses you can that you, by working your butt off can make rentable for all in 15k each.3, Rent house out possibly even on section 8 4, Repeat 8 times5, Self manage to save money6, Live in the 8th home7, With no debt you should be able to net 428.00 after taxes giving you 3000.00 per monthIt's doable but remember YOU would have to be there to make the cap ex affordable and look after everything. plumbing, roofing, cleanouts, EVERYTHING.I posted this to demonstrate that its all in how the question is worded. can it be done?

If you obtain documentation that appears to demonstrate the guy is trying to do a bait and switch on you, it will be more likely they'll finish the job at that price or not have as good of a case if/when you go to court. 

I only work with buyers who send financial statements so I can see capability.Buyers have to demonstrate they are paying all cash or they have funds say buying 3 million property and they have 750,000 down and get a regular loan for the rest.There is an incredible amount of wealth out there right now. 

This is a very simplistic analysis, but it is meant to demonstrate that systemic risk comes in different forms and that buy-and-hold investors can vary their exit timing a lot easier than fix-and-flippers because the product produces current income.I think this debate is a lot like whether or not to buy stocks for growth and capital gains or for income.

It will also demonstrate to interested parties that you have done your due diligence. 

You have to demonstrate that you can find an actual deal.

Which cities are demonstrating the best economic and population growth?

They also take better care of the property, because they know how much work went into it and that demonstrates your concern for the condition of the property.Your return on investment will thank you.