There are still a few banks out there that do construction loans.

You can get an appraisal for the finished unit, use a bridge loan and or construction-rehab loan based off the ARV.So, check conventional and non-conventional, private/hard money lenders.Get credit from material suppliers, use thier money!

I mostly buy and hold, but do a few rehab flips, and new construction, too.

I am a landscaper by trade and have been around construction a good part of my life.

I see this as a big undertaking, it's not about trashing any book, if one is really looking like it's outdated or has some poor suggestion, I'll mention those or may not even mention them.

Basically move in ready meaning maybe it needs $5000 or less for any cosmetic fixes, new appliance(s), or the like.Flipping doesn't seem like the route for me as I have no construction experience, therefore labor costs would offset most of the gains...or am I wrong?

Home prices are rising at the fastest pace in six years, home purchases are up nearly 50 percent, and construction is expanding again.But even with mortgage rates near a 50-year low, too many families with solid credit who want to buy a home are being rejected.

A manufactured home meeting the requirements described above and the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards (FMHCSS) requirements (see 24 C.F.R. part 3280) is also eligible for the $2,000 credit.Comparable dwelling unit.

Climate, Cotton, Copper, Construction.

No matter what knowledge you can pick up, be it real estate, construction, handyman, sales, customer service, etc., it's all part of your foundation that you build upon over the years, and ALL of it will be helpful in real estate investing.