Permitting in Cape Coral is part of the problem but when a company does not even try to contact you during the process it's a red flag.

Red Snapper, grouper, barracuda for USD $4 per pound. 

The ones who bought cheaper properties trying to fix up had mixed results with one getting hustled by a contractor and definitely going into the red.

Labor, supply chain (we are on an island) and red tape: from offers and closing, to funding to permits.  

That extra cash flow isnt safety, its the market signaling with a big red flashing light, Risk.

Yes, the contractors were bad people, but there were hundreds of red flags waving in your face and you ignored them all. 

Qualify the contractor and highlight the benefits of working together which would include consistent work for them and regular paycheck.Personally, I'd buy the materials and never pay any money upfront, a "red flag" on its own.

If you can't close fast enough or has too much red tape, then you lose the deal to others.

I just paid my attorney 15k today in just fees for 4 entitlement contract red lines and we arnt even under contract yet!  

Are there any potential red flags I should be aware of?