Sometimes it makes sense, other times it's the usual 10 year builder v homeowner battle...) 

I had to deal with a lot more issues than I've ever had in non-S8 rentals like extensive property damage and also bed bugs, roaches, drain lines completely clogged up by grease (I learned what sewer worms are, look it up), spray paint art on walls and food on ceilings, noise complaints, police at the property, removing dead bodies, etc.  4.

Connect with Jacksonville Wealth Builders. 

And check that it is legal...quite a few states will not even allow you to do the Owner/Builder thing except on your own residence.

I've been using a local bank and local builder for my projects in Florida then a refi into a DSCR after construction to get back as much capital as possible. 

There are still a bunch of new builds in my neighborhood and lots available, so it's hard to compete with builders right now - but I see that changing once the neighborhood is complete in a couple of years. 

Again, that's my opinion, but then layer in the fact that builders are building at a pace that is far less than necessary to keep up with new families and homes.

As an investor and builder/GC this has always been a confusing view on doing business with a contractor.

First of all, their certification program is NOT accredited by any legal body so it is basically worthless other than it may look good on your wall.

So I understand the owner loses right to possession once some body buys the tax certificate?