This means I have a very good understanding of particularly online marketing, lead generation and customers service, so any questions in those area's I'm always happy to help, so don't hesitate to reach out. 

They only come in about 30 or so sizes, so they aren't totally custom.

Look at this thread, one guy has one built on lot:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/250188-how-is-custom-builders-in-tacoma-wa-hiline-homes-etc

In hot markets, they are simply letting the customer select a property, that meets property requirements and an agreeable price. 

They are glad to help.In my opinion, the fact that it's a short sale has little relevance because you're going to submit an offer through an agent just like all the other interested buyers for houses. 

So EMWV and I guess it's simply a matter of taste and local market customs.

Collateral becomes most relevant under Dodd-Frank and defining types of lenders. 

I would like to tell you that you will find custom building to be less than what you have been told, but that is not the case.

Anything relevant to my hobbies and can easily flip.  

Money Mustache blog articles, but here are a few good ones that seem relevant to this discussion: Also, the new Set For Life book does a fantastic job at explaining the need for tight budgeting at the beginning phases of REI, as well as the mindset that goes along with it. http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2014/11/23/not-extr...http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2016/06/08/happines...http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/03/29/killing-...