You are already in the right place in the BP forums, but try to consume as much podcast and reading material as you can.

This scarcity has driven residential land prices in desirable areas to $1M per acre or more.

You've obviously read renting out properties is easy and profitable - but, have you looked at when the material was published? 

We’re pharmacists and we consider ourselves an intelligent and book/research driven couple.

If they were a better material, I probably would have loved the house even more but if they were a color I didn't like it would have been a harder sell for me. 

(Hopefully) If it was not top quality then he will have a point.Customers should NEVER buy any materials or products.

Supply & DemandUnlike financial markets, real estate prices and rents are driven by supply and demand.

I’ve created a spreadsheet with prices for major items such as water heaters, roofing materials, appliances, and other big-ticket repairs.

not sure how far along in this project you are, but Building Materials Outlet (BMO) in eagan is the go to place for construction supplies like cabinets, flooring, etc.Hope that helps

Become a syndication Co-GP by lending the escrow funds for the true GP where you receive 1% of the GP share of project upside, then create website and social media marketing materials where you hold yourself out as THE GP for the syndication.5.