There seems to be a bit of hostility here from the contractors, and this was really just a question so I could better understand and more easily work with contractors.This question was for a first-time encounter with a new contractor not recommended to me by anyone I know.I am happy to give weekly checks for progress, purchase all materials upfront including all the fittings, nails, caulk, and whatever else the contractor chooses.

A lot of Jacksonville always seems kind of down and dirty then, but alot of that has probably changed over the last few years with the influx of buyers from elsewhere. 

To me it seems other investment options would meet his needs better.Residential RE takes effort and has various risks.  

The only issue we have run into is the prices and bidding wars.Every single home we have looked at for personal use or an investment seems to have 5+ offers and go MUCH over asking.We are currently looking at Bay Park / Clairemont / Carlsbad / Oceanside. 

Seem like it's having the same problems as Fund 4.

In an ideal world, we'd look to get both, but with today's higher interest rates and rising home values, it seems harder for deals to cash flow. 

If you are a real estate agent who wants to work with investors but can't seem to make any solid connections here on BiggerPockets, these five things might be the reasons why:1.

That seems to be extremely unique in today's environment.But if you're looking for more tenant stability, some of the options you listed might be a better fit. and don't see it talked about a ton here (that may be a good thing)

If you’re not factoring in asset management fees and investor returns when calculating ROI, then what seems like a good investment may not be scalable at all.For anyone looking to scale, start by asking yourself: Can my process generate returns that cover passive investors, management expenses, and still leave me with a worthwhile profit? 

It seemed a natural fit for me since I always wanted to be a businessman but still had a 9 to 5.