Word of mouth is probably the best way to find a good contractor.

This question is for people who have actually done this themselves or have relevant experience I’ve had good luck developing some older lots in a neighborhood in Central FL Found one lot I bought from Facebook Market place, another via Zillow and another by word of mouth from a neighbor I have looked up the owners of the few other lots.  

She has gained others through social media and word-of-mouth.

@Khaled KhouryYou will likely be much happier if you find an area that you want to live in for quality of life that fits what you are looking for first.

They were frothing at the mouth just a couple of days ago.  

I figured that was the answer - and I don't disagree with it - I just wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth, so to speak... 

He was smoking his pipe, he slowly dropped the pipe from his mouth and turned to me and said:  "I can't think of one advantage." 

We've found that word of mouth referrals seem to always work best.

Everything looks great on paper, but when it comes to actually pulling a $55k HELOC for the first time, the additional "eyes" on this is helpful.Long story short, I found the seller through word of mouth and the seller doesn't need the money and just wants to get rid of it, hassle free.

Jack,I wish you had some good ideas for GAP funding, the partner we had lined up couldn't put his money where his mouth was, and I am still under contract.