So far, I've rated Evergreen and FCI lowest based on a number of reviews on different platforms that have consistent negative reviews mentioning certain specific issues that I find concerning (this is after accounting for the inevitable disgruntled customer/borrower who gets unjustifiably upset).Are you able to share any of your information?  

And a general contractor would NEVER sign a customers contract 

I suspect build cost in CA are closer to 400 a foot than 200 like many other areas and of course far higher for the custom homes.

SIH has some marketing gimmick with the Real Estate Guys where they bus unsuspecting retail customers around to the sites to see home being built.

People staying for 30-90 days are a completely different customers than someone in a years lease. 

Custom made Bugatti.  

In France, they sell wine.They identified their customers (in your case, reliable tenants) and provided what they wanted to buy (rent).SummaryFollow this proven, step-by-step process to maximize your chances of success and minimize risk in real estate investing.Has this process proven successful?

They now use "Dave" to handle customer inquiries efficiently and promptly. 

Other:  -Custom closets are always well received.

I work a full time job at a wood shop building custom cabinetry.