depends on the market. in hot markets if you dont Proof up with your initial offer your not getting into contract in the first place.I suppose this thought process works with unsophisticated un represented sellers. 

Updated Property with more amenities, maximized beds from 2 queens to 3 beds ( 1 king + 2 queens) , and remodeled exterior with a much more appealing hangout space that includes hot tub/outdoor dining/geodesic dome. 2.

It's still white-hot, but not absolutely euphoric like the last year and a half.

In new builds 3 years ago Lennar in their hot developments only paid 5k total and these were 450 to 550k houses..

And you have to work hard at making the home a destination in and of itself (ex: hot tub, outdoor lighting, heat umbrella, fire pit with wood, grill, sauna, games, arcades, books, great cookware, etc.).

My goal is to buy properties in both Florida and Michigan so that I can escape the cold MI winter and hot FL summers.

Anyone have a recommendation on a company for a hot water heat boiler system replacement? 

Any HOT BNB areas we should check out?

Yes, we could consider the nearby metro, which is Hot Springs.

Yes, sharing our actual costs,  we need more housing but also letting people get past some of the big unknowns.   Sorry about the clickbait.    Here is our current budget...  We are on the West coast. (Not CA).    How...