Similar to real estate, ground up construction typically has higher risk because time factor can play a more important role and there are no monies generated early on. 

Economists:It is said that there are 4 phases of a real estate cycle: (1) RECESSION (supply greatly exceeds demand and high vacancy rate); (2) RECOVERY (rental growth remains stagnant with little signs of new construction but the economy feels like it is headed in right direction); (3) EXPANSION (job growth is strong and increased demand for housing. 

Yes they did construction management for my own REO purchase and now are my PM in NWIndiana.

The main house is completed and as far as labor, I spent $40,000 on just labor and that includes everything from full gut demo to finishes.We are talking about a 4BD, 3BTH two story 2400 ft.² home with a bonus room.This was a full gut job, replaced…12 Windows (new construction)2 sliding doorsTook out all carpet throughout.Took out this ugly 2” thick tile from half of the downstairs portion.Removed popcorn throughout the entire houseTook one wall downA little framing workReplaced entry door 80” x 92”Drywall patchingSmooth drywall work50 recessed lightingAll electrical neededAll plumbing neededNew cement walkway instead of one walk to the front door I created two steps with two lights in each step.Install kitchen cabinets, excluding countertopInstall all three vanities3 bathtubs with one being a modern standalone tub in the masterAll tile work (bathroom wall & floor, kitchen backsplash)Installing of all hardware, faucets, showerheads, etcInstalled 8 single panel doors with hardwareAdding self-leveler after tearing out that thick tileNew LVP flooring throughout the entire house except bathrooms,all baseboards, trimsPainting the entire house, painting all the doors, painting the outside trim.Reframing the outside balconyReframing the fireplace to install new linear modern electrical fireplaceand they took care of the two trash bins.I mean, completely redone.The only thing that was not included in the $40,000 is landscaping, counter top cut and install and of course the ADU which I’m currently working on now.So my question for my fellow investors and contractors did I pay too much?

Jesse Vasquez gets into the topic of his B2B approach and how he talks to hospitals, construction companies, etc. to get contracts. 

I had to continuously follow up on the status of this website and it took over two months for it to be constructed. - You stated that someone had a family member pass and I received a replacement that day.

Mortgage companies, heirs, Bob's construction company that put a workman's lien on the property, Credit card company, etc etc... exception being local municipality liens ( grass cutting, demo etc.)

Today, we secured contracts for two of our new construction homes in Palm Bay, FL.

Construction costs have almost doubled in the last 4 to 5 years. 

This combined with the city's approval on a massive amount of construction spiked inventory, then crime went up, and then the rates went up.