Rahul, I have about 10 you can talk to. you'll also want to have an equity partner with new build experience so you can get the best terms. most of ours are national lenders. we doing joint parnterhsips for new builds and take a small interest in a single purpose entity for example:Rahuls New Build LLC (95% owner)Pink Development and Construction LLC (5% owner, no voting or distribution rights)Take title to "Miami New Build Limited Partnership LLC" which is a single purpose entity. 

Most of my tenants pay close to $20,000 a year in rent, it’s a small price for me to pay to ensure their safety. 

The equity and small amount of profit (new builds have a very slim profit margin) in the Chicago ground-up new construction was really from getting the land at a good price. 

You don't want to evaluate it one all things going your direction, do so with all going against and that should make your decision. 

He will now have a higher mortgage payment to me so I can make a small profit, but he gets to stay in the house and not have to pay much in equity to her.

You might consider house hacking a small multifamily (2-4 units) for your next home.

I am going to try to have the current tenant this is occurring to take me to their bank so I can get the bank statements directly and be sure I am not being played again.

Hey Carter,Renting to a Section 8 tenant on disability can provide stable and reliable income since the government pays a significant portion of the rent directly to you.

Regarding your maintenance issues with your units, as your agent your property manager is responsible for reporting all issues to you and following your directions regarding repairs.

Looking at Airbnb and VRBO directly it is showing quite a few vacancies even for the busy season.