Your knowledge in construction, design, and different strategies will be a big help to the community.

Anyone have experience with a short term management company called BNB Monthly

(been working and succeeding since 2008 or before, someone you have experience with, good returns, close to 5yr investment?)

We're working with a new construction builder who has an in-house lender (Austin, Texas area).

Hi Steven,It sounds like you and your wife, Renee, have a wealth of experience in the real estate and construction fields, which is a great foundation for starting your real estate investing business.Given your background in residential remodeling and home inspections, and Renee's experience as a real estate agent, you're off to a strong start.

Quote from @Jeremy Dugan: I am a US Air Force and Massachusetts Air National Guard veteran with 20-years of experience as a military Civil Engineer.

I have always been interested in home construction techniques that are different or older.Container homes, these sorts of shot-crete homes, bale homes etc.The biggest issue is not that fact that they will rent, for if they are in the right location, of course they will rent just fine.

Construction:  Deliveries are at record highs. 

Also, making some sacrifices can more than make up for lack of capital or experience when getting started.

The already-constructed home is one point on the base of the triangle, and the other plots comprise the rest.