What about including that it's our first home purchase?

Analyze potential investment properties based on factors such as purchase price, renovation costs, potential lease revenues, vacancy rates, property taxes, insurance costs, and ROI .

Have the agent or the lender call the service to see about turn times (this is a factor in contingencies periods on the offer for loan).

There is also Pipeline Database that includes everything residential, with 4 or more units planned (not yet in DOB) and under construction (in DOB) in the five boroughs of New York City.https://nancypackesinc.com/nancy-packes-data-services/

@Steve RiesterAre you looking to have someone fund the entire project including the downpayment? 

That includes planning for and anticipating large repair items and having a reserve for that.

Consider including a Proof Of Funds letter to bolster your bid.

This builds equity while offsetting housing costs and how I started my real estate journey - house hacking.My advice would be to run the numbers on both scenarios, factoring in real estate goals, finances, and family needs.

I think this gets down played, but getting to live in your desired location is a HUGE factor.

It was a knee jerk reaction to many different factors.