If I could do it all over again, I’d do more of what you’re proposing in option 2!

In other words, they proposed a 2.5x increase and my counter is to ask for a 50% decrease.

And either, how much did they cost to build + land cost, or how much did you pay for the completed or proposed new builds?

I did the luxury market for awhile and we proposed a process that helped many.  

Recently someone proposed that I offer owner financing.  

The kind-of living that's being proposed solves urbanistic dilemmas ans Cali has many or most green projects that are so attractive compared to construction in the US ..the cost os units can Start in the low 40k for a 714 sq ft unit ( in Colombian terms ..this is an average size ) with locations near rivers and great newly installed longitudinal parks which are enormously important on a City thta prides herself on her Sports and civics culture 🤔..

Propose whatever you want, its going to be rejected.

Not sure if that helps... but I would propose these questions to the lender, and focus on getting the first property to start...

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You have researched the market, completed a study and actually have numbers backing up your proposal.