Chavis.That book provides a unique perspective and there isn't as much fluff as there is outlines and procedures.

The market here in FL is unique from the rest of the country particularly in Sarasota - the price of SFRs is driven by general economic principles far more closely than investment properties whose price is driven by the income producing capabilities it has.

This presents a unique opportunity with many investors opting to press the pause button for a minute, opening the door for other investors who are still looking for deals. 

If there are unique aspects to the lot, i.e. sloped and need peering, I would asked about their experiences with that. 

Again, plenty of people building off market lead machines to pickup properties below market value, it’s just that when you’re competing with as many people all looking for the same thing in the same space you have to go in knowing what unique thing you are going to bring to the table (cash, leads, connections, etc) that no one else can offer in order to walk away with a performing asset. 

@Mahad Omar a unique attribute to House-Hacking is generally that location matters, because your living in the investment as your primary residence and with that local to a job and so on matter.

My play is to build smaller homes (1300-1500 sq ft)(2 bed / 2.5 bath / 1 car garage) with nicer and unique finishes while still undercutting the zip code's pricing (New townhomes are $300k-$450k and I would sell mine $250k-$275k).

I would challenge them to tell you what statute from the state or what underwriting guidelines are forcing that requirement so you can know what they are basing that on.https://selling-guide.fanniemae.com/Selling-Guide/Origination-thru-Closing/Subpart-B5-Unique-Eligibility-Underwriting-Considerations/Chapter-B5-4-Property-Specific-Products/Section-B5-4-1-General-Reqs-of-Texas-Section-50-a-6-Loans/1736883621/B5-4-1-01-Texas-Section-50-a-6-Loans-12-19-2017.htm 

There are more unique properties that either have multiple units on one lot, can legally be rented as an AirBnb, and are close to downtown or Old Town.

If I was looking to score a really good yield in the Smokies, I think my strategy right now would be to find a really good, unique place to build.