Good evening, I’m a 3rd generation builder and developer in the central Al area.

It sounds like the Fortune Builder mentorship program which sells for 30K but thought it was way too expensive to purchase at the time.  

So, if interest rates are a buyer’s primary roadblock, then I recommend negotiating a rate buydown at a seller’s expense or looking at new construction, where builders are offering rate reductions and other substantial incentives.What if I’m a seller?

Yes if you're working as an Owner/Builder (assuming that is allowed on non-owner properties in your State) then of course you'd want to buy your own stuff.

The new homes will be mostly built in the burbs, and I expect as we move forward outside of many city limits or in smaller cities where the builders can control the narrative with less regulations, less inspections, less red tape, lower requirements.Due to the number of people moving though, we'll see some urban infill as well I expect. 

Is the process as simple as finding a local builder (one that was recommended has 15-20 yrs exp.)? 

I've found a reputable builder who quoted $110K to rehab the burnt house, including expanding it to 1,200 sqft.

Which in turn has caused builder activity to also decline.

Doing my first wholesale deal in 2016, at that time there were builders buying blocks of houses from residents and doing new construction.

Hi Fergus,If you can handle the workload thats going to come with building the two duplex's, I say go for it.If your going to be biting off more than you can chew, liquidate.It really depends on your risk tolerance at this point.The construction loan is a doable deal as long as you have solid credit, have experience /hire a builder.