Right now this is what I’m seeing:1. 3-4 months minimum, possibly longer to get a survey (you need 2-3 phases of survey from the moment you close on construction loan through the foundation build)2.

@Adah N.This is survey gives a key metric that is helpful when looking at deals.

They all want to sell, BUT the hold up is funding the survey, attorney fees, and so forth.

And as an added bonus, according to a recent BP survey, Memphis is the number 1 market in the US for strong rent-to-value ratios.

They also frequently pick certain vendors which sone of those you are allowed to shop for (survey, etc).  

Even with a looming recession, most surveys indicate people plan to travel more in the coming years than they did the past couple of years.2.

Additionally, if you are going to be adding GLA or any kind of foot print change, you should have a survey done.

But, this is the system that is place.OER, Owners Equivalent Rent survey is a very lagging way to assess our housing costs, and that is 24% of the 32% of the Shelter component. 

Here are some steps to name a few: survey, plats, checking existing utilities/upgrading service, easements, right-of-way improvements, Phase-1 Environmental Assessment (HazMat), demo permit, demo, design structure, plan check, submit for building permit, solicit contractor bids, etc.When you go to hire a contractor, make them provide you with a detailed Schedule of Values breakdown to show you what they have assumed in their bid for a specific line item.

I'm itemizing every single thing I can think of e.g. water heater, lights, faucets, counter tops, permits, surveying, plumbing, electrical, septic, lights, inspections, gutters, dump fee, insulation, framing, exteriror finish, interior finish, networking, solar (although it isn't really cost effective, I really really want a tesla roof), chimney, heat pump, windows, interior doors, exterior doors, garage doors, locks, sinks, showers, etc. with exact models and prices to help me get in the ballpark.