And if someone wants to fast-track and is able to invest in a proven business model that will help them build systems, fly out of the starting gate, and scale quickly, then this is a great way for them to go.

As a counter argument, depending on the scope of the project, it may make sense for economies of scale to have everyone out at once.  

Prices seem to be driven in large part by school districts and I’m a parent so that unfortunately puts me with the herd at least for the property that will be my primary residence. 

if not then you probably wouldn't have too many people who bring their own large boat (you likely wouldn't have many anyway). 

The primary goal is to reuse the same cash invested over and over an infinite number of times to scale up your portfolio.  

Seller has homesteaded the property to taking large capital gains hit.

If it's a large sum, or there's some reason that sounds legitimate, the money will probably have to go back.Needing to close pretty badly is a seller's problem.

Contractors are those guys you see working on the large steel erections.

Unless its a really large walk in you really want to closet to open out. 

Now if next month a major crisis occurs and regular folks stop buying shelter, there will be a large amount of capital  chasing "deals"  and therefore imo keep prices up.