Is there an area around you that interests you for SF condos?

@Kevin Entner - one is a condo complex, another is a storage unit place.

- For people who use LLCs/trusts, is it more common to have property insurance with the name of the LLC/trust?

While the deal is centered around wealth and asset management, real estate investors should be paying attention.

The range for a four bedroom is more around 1400$ though.

Is there any way to get a construction loan for a self build WITHOUT extensive building experience and references? 

Set a utility usage cap that is stated and agreed to in your lease agreement.

Anytime there is an issue, they call/email me.

Never built in Houston before so take my feedback with a grain of salt but I'd put money on it being impossible to build a duplex from scratch for $125 a foot (including everything from drawings, engineering, permit fees, general conditions, labor, material, landscaping).Out here in AZ the builder cost is going to be $200 a foot at best, but add 20% on top of that for the client cost.

Try to find out what the seller's pain point is.