Originally from Africa, I’ve embraced new opportunities to build a better future, and real estate is at the core of my financial freedom plan. 

Instead of platforms like Angi, try building relationships directly with contractors, architects, and developers.

Sri,Are you a General Contractor/Builder or are you simply looking for financing to build a 2-4 unit?

Building a solid team is another crucial factor.

We have seen that having a professional marketing piece builds credibility which is invaluable in this business. 

Used what I know from wholesaling to come up with the estimations The numbers is used are based on a these assumptions:- Cost to build* (2024) = 150/sqft National average, 141/sqft Tennessee Average (Source: Houzeo  https://www.houzeo.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-build-a-house-tennessee/#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20per%20square,idea%20of%20the%20construction%20costs.)- All in Cost = Cost to build * Square foot  - Sales Price = All in Cost + (All in cost * 20%)* Covers contractor and soft cost on either fee based or cost+- Profit = (Sales price - (Sales Price * 7%))* - All in Cost   accounts for agent fees and closing cost- Initial List Price = Sales price + 10%      A buffer to test market absorption- Break Even being All in cost, point where everyone is paid except me. - List price is to test the market absorption at "x" price. 250k land + build.

There are so many great people and resources throughout BP that will be great to build a foundation and continue you learning.

With your background as an electrician, contractor, and project manager, you have a unique advantage in real estate.

If you aren't a contractor or aren't getting rock-bottom pricing, what is the point?

It’s just like having your 5 houses, only all in one building.