The income to expense ratio and lien laws (vs. eviction) create an added margin of error that other asset classes simply can't match. 

I have asked for an opportunity to match the offer they get on the sale, and I'm assuming I'll get that chance, but with my area booming out of control I'm assuming they'll get top dollar for it.

It was not until a recent refinance that I found the power of 'calling out' people for not matching other quotes.  1 point saved on a $100,000 mortgage is $1,000 saved off the bat for closing costs - a .25 lower percentage point on a loan can equate to thousands saved over the life of a loan. 

I will say though we are right across the street from one national builder and they build at a pace we cant match at all. but our price point is 100k per house higher for the same sq ft.. but the product is no comparison given our attention to detail and quality.  

Start with the goals first, then move to the strategy, then pick a location that matches your strategy!

The dates where purchases are eligible for the 11% rebate do seem to coincide with when Menards has their 11% off sale so I believe it's HomeDepot's way of matching that offer.   

Then use the information you find to come up with you're own thumb rules that match what you've found in the real world.

I went back and forth with the seller until the deal matched the numbers I calculated.

However, as a young person I’ve been able to change my perspective on finances and match my lifestyle accordingly.

I felt like a lot of the basic principals he outlined in his book matched where I am coming from, starting my journey by any means!