Quote from @Joe S.: If an agent is involved your chances of having a meaningful conversation with the seller is limited. 

(i.e. labor, materials, etc) What are the values of homes?

Quote from @Joe S.: Quote from @Audrey Scott: Given the recent market trends, I'd say we're currently in a seller's market.

@Joe S. can you give more details? 

However, I have been trying to figure out possible creative financing options to build more without having to sell, but I cannot seem to find a lender willing to do 100% down on land and construction even though the LTV would be below 50% since I can basically build for costs of material plus minimal labor by doing almost all of it myself , with a little help here and there. 

You are confusing contractors with day laborers . 

Quote from @Joe S.: If I didn’t live in Texas, I would probably invest elsewhere due to the exceptionally high taxes. 

If labor is cheaper inyour market,it could be less.Its also good to know what discount margin buyers are buying your market. 

This was on Labor Day and I got a call from the neighbor with this picture.

Why is he now entitled to fruits of my labor, my knowledge and education?