That's what I mean when I say fraudulent folks coming into this space.This did not materialize as much as I thought and I think it was cause everyone anticipated a rate cut, thus such a fund wouldn't need to be made.

Like material cost only. 

Links to your three other posts on this same topic so readers can see what's already been discussed:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/551577-backyard-homes-produced-in-chinahttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/617/topics/551580-china-built-backyard-homes-socalhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/61/topics/537480-tiny-homes-produced-in-chinaThis sort of house is an interest of mine, though I'm more interested in building them on-site with a 3D printer and local materials.  

Make sure to checkout all the materials under the "learn" tab, especially the podcats, great for those long commutes.

How is material participation defined?

If he is not eligible to claim REP status, is he eligible to claim he materially participates in the deals (even the ones with <5% ownership)?

Better pricing on material?

The last 12 months will give you a trend and tell a story of what's going on.Get a rent roll with delinquency as well.30 day DD is enough time, but that starts only when you get all due diligence materials!

Good contractors don't walk off jobs and they can justify their bid with a written estimate showing cost of materials and labor so you can compare it with any other bid.

They are unique in the fact that the development is completely vertically integrated project in which they do everything from manufacturing the building materials to manage your property.