Quote Originally Posted by forumaccount View Post
That is correct, and also a moot point. It doesn't contradict my statement that your overall time investment isn't compensated or factored in the purchasing process.
Process will be as follows(most likely):

Bid on housing plot>If housing plot won, build house in allotted time frame; if you don't win, interact with placard to recover money

There was nothing saying you had to stay at the house and do nothing but stare at the vacant lot until the plot is awarded to someone. Go do something while it's doing it's thing....no wasted time there, except the MAYBE 3 minutes to get to and interact with the placard