by ldsdbomber
build some of the buildings that require only few resources but are worth lots, the sawmill being a good example. Sell it for half its value. Time this with manipulating the loans or taking a cash pile so you get enough to buy a wooden ship directly for example. I would rarely buy buildings except in circumstances like at the end to get more bonus points, or to control ownership or to be able to use the building twice in a row (buy... use, sell, use again)7 francs early is a great offer, grab it, especially if youve gamed the loans so you already have 2 or 3 coins in hand, add that to a sale of a building and you have a big wodge