Assuming the technology advances to the point that it is considered similar quality to traditional builds and delivers huge reductions in final cost, the real question is - with trillions in market value and trillions in loans outstanding, will "they" allow 3-D printing that is so widespread that it crashes the market? 

I thought maybe I could solve this problem later and just pay the minimal taxes on it until then.Turns out, that BP commenter put me in touch with a specialist that has been helping take properties out of flood zones for 20 years (win #1), the commenter himself is a developer with experience and a heavy desire to find good land in FL to develop (win #2), and come to find out this commenter has plans in the works to start an equity fund specifically for delivering affordable housing (win #3)!

We encountered situations where contractors exceeded their timelines, went over budget, or delivered subpar work.Recognizing when to fire a contractor is crucial.

I push back too when people claim short-term rentals are pushing prices up - they might play a minor roll, but absolutely the biggest drivers are supply and demand, local economy, the national economic trends.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

I don't think about retiring: there's a certain sense of pride and high achieved from every home delivered to a family. 

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.

Driver around all the streets and look for vacant houses.