I paid asking price as there was a lot of competition for it and I got emotional and decided I had to have it.

I wanted that deal myself, there was a lot of competition. 

Despite those rates being higher than pre covid (since they're based on risk vs. reward from secondary market) demand seems to be even higher, possibly as a result of many previously competitive options shying away from this class of loans all together. 

MLS. offered above asking given the competitive market. haven't seen a comparable duplex listed this low since this one.

The fuel loading was so heavy up on the mountain, I would be surprised if the old growth forest survives. 

They do not have this overhead on the wholesale side which makes brokered rates more competitive provided they don't overcharge on their commission. 

Personally I want to see a sponsor that has gone through at least one full real estate cycle with little to no money lost, uses conservative leverage and projections, put significant skin in the game and has competitive/reasonable fees and splits.The thing is that the majority of these really experienced sponsors have built up very enthusiastic investor bases over time, so they are generally not going to crowdfunding sites (where they would have to pay an extra fee) or spending time on forums.

Lansing and Okemos but the market is super competitive right now in this area in general for buyers.

@Matthew Lewis Flippers have had great success in 55+ and it tends to be very competitive market in my area.

Make sure the image clearly communicates or perhaps choose another one.As some others have noted, the tone is dark and heavy which isn't as consumer-friendly as it could be.