I learned the hard way and lost several offers due to being out bid (in nov 2020).Secondly, I'd suggest doing the house hack method (and BRRR if possible) vs. a SFR.

We locked in a house at $559k in Nov 2020, and were told it would be finished late spring to early summer.

We locked in a house at $559k in Nov 2020, and were told it would be finished late spring to early summer.

Innovation and leadership, as well as dual-encouragement in myself and brother to acquire appropriate licenses.

I'm currently exploring other new, innovative options for a low-cost, high-quality new construction option.

Sold in 2021 Feb for 1.7M.Property B - Bought in March 2021 for 1.8M (original contract was in Nov'20 which got me the lower price).

We play this game in a kind of thought vomit manner, no fences, just seeing how many we can throw out there and the more absurd the more fun and interestingly enough it's often the crazy absurd that leads to something really unique, innovative and effective.

Also, I guess I proposed a false dichotomy where only fintech upstarts offer innovative products. 

I locked in a 2.5% rate in Nov 2020 How did you add value to the deal?

We found property listed 189,000 in Nov. 2020.