Builder took 18 months to build the home so the value had increased significantly.

My name is Lucas Koster and I am a licensed residential builder here in the state of South Carolina - born and raised in Charleston.

between 2018 and 2021, but is now in recovery, likely because of: 1) higher prices dampening sales, and 2) a supply response from builders.

Looking for Architect/Builder experienced turning older 4000 square ft home into Apartment and/or ideas from people who have done this before.

as  new home builder I can tell you that in many markets existing props are far cheaper to buy than trying to build from the ground up and of course you have far less drag on the money. so your location where you want to invest will dictate.. 

He presented me with the opportunity to possibly lend money to a home builder as they develop a community.

We don't have a lot of builders here in Knoxville.

Paid agent commission, architect fee, builder consultation and estimate, survey, soil test, HOA, property tax but the final construction cost could not be supported by that market.

Unfortunately, my licensed porch builder did not submit a permit. 

It sounds very lucrative, and I think I'd need to have some construction/builder knowledge to understand how to rehab a property.