Still one of the tallest-ceiling, lightest and brightest Seattle basements I've ever been in!

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

We’re actively participating in auctions, but unfortunately, we missed out on our last bid by one bid higher.

There are some exceptions (usually when offering on portfolios, I don't see inside each one before offering, only during due diligence; and I state my assumptions about their quality beforehand). 

however, a patient house hacker is one of the more likely strategies to work. 

When I talk to the investors that I work with, considering new construction is one of the first topics.  

Would be great if we can chat for 5 minutes whenever you have time this week.BestFelipe

@Nova Dear I would look into Shelter like @Joseph Konney mentions - Shelter insurance has phenomenal service, definitely one of the better carriers I've worked with.

I recommend The One Brokerage, David Greene's company. 

It is a moving target and challenging so you aren't the only one dealing with these challenges!