. - I am aware that possibly I need to negotiate the asking to 480k to match 1% rule but also not sure if that's convincing enough.  

You need to match your self and your scenario with a lender who offer unlimited products and programs with prime rates.

But, we have worked for 4 years on honing our builds to beat or match entry level site built customs.

The new inventory has a median asking price of $895,000, 5.4% higher than last year’s $849,000.However, the drastic spike in inventory has been no match for Long Island’s househacker demand.

At this moment im on "night shift" so our times might not match up.

If Gen Z wins, it means prices come back down to match wages and the equity people have gained over the past 3 years will be lessened (not saying wiped out but it will take a wack).

I'm looking to understand how forming a Real Estate Syndicate works and how to pitch and find investors once I find a deal that matches my criteria. 

The rent to price ratio here almost matches the RTP ratio of the C class areas but the main trade off you experience with access to better tenants is that the taxes are higher. 

The new inventory has a median asking price of $895,000, 5.4% higher than last year’s $849,000.However, the drastic spike in inventory has been no match for Long Island’s househacker demand.

The appreciation matched the expected ARV.