Albeit, when we building materials started to increase significantly, that complicated things and we had to just keep going.You will lose MORE if you sell a half-built property, than if you take it to completion. 

Unfortunately you will rarely see it materialize as Arron just learned.

His last excuse was that he was waiting on cabinets and materials—this is just a standard rental rehab.By September, I decided to end our contract and started looking for a new contractor to complete the work.

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. 

Material Participation in a Real Estate Trade or Business.This is pretty straightforward but you must materially participate in a real property trade or business, such as development, redevelopment, construction, reconstruction, acquisition, conversion, rental, operation, management, leasing, or brokerage.2.

They ask for 50% upfront, material costs (or combination), and they prefer cash. 

Fire rating, mechanical equipment and materials often change and are more expensive.

Try to soak up and understand all the materials you can find here.

I appreciate the suggestion to explore materials beyond cedar—I'll definitely consider other options that might suit the look I want to achieve.

I've never seen anyone that can accurately tell you if a house, stock, precious metal is going to go up or down.