It is perfectly fine to have different buy boxes based on different criteria.

Quote from @Drago Stanimirovic: I’ve heard stories of investors closing in under a week when the lender and deal lined up perfectly.

Faced with a choice of buying food or paying rent, people will feed their kids.This has the makings of a perfect storm.  

It's perfectly okay to make an offer that works for you and then let her decide if it also works for her.

@Pete CorderoPete, I’ve seen a lot of investors weigh “Build to Rent” communities versus traditional mixed neighborhoods, and here’s the practical take: these new developments give you modern, turnkey-ready homes that need minimal rehab, which is perfect if you want consistent cash flow without the headache of repairs.

The "Ideal" Model: If you could have a perfect, always-up-to-date analysis model, what would it do that your current spreadsheet doesn't?

If the deal only works with “perfect” assumptions, it’s not a deal.With land, zoning and utilities matter more than price.- Always check: zoning, access, utilities/septic, flood zone, and what the county actually allows.

Did they time the market perfectly?

I was working on a flip in Texas, which turned out perfect due to the timing (purchased in 2019 and sold early 2020 for a profit).

You can't know what the situation will be in a few years, so no plan is perfect, but if you want to convert your primary home to a rental when you're ready, you need to have a good idea of cashflow, equity, debt to income, down payment for the next home.I am an agent and work with investors primarily in Charlotte and Sarasota counties, so happy to connect and discuss more on different neighborhoods and options for you.The goals and expectations you are identifying - developing systems and relationships, not expecting to hit a home run - you have a great perspective right out of the gate.