What we're missing here is the fact that the land developer and the builder often aren't the same people. 2006 was the start of the housing crash as the large publicly traded home builders started to pull back in preparation for what they saw as a cyclical recession.

I imagine you trade the (relative) ease of the process for a smaller cash flow correct?

If I were an electrician I'd be looking to barter electrical work with another trades-person.

I've got a good feel for how garden or mid/high rise and C/B/A class are trading in this market but not this style. 

I'm a property manager by trade and would be happy to help if you have any questions on that side of the business.

I'm also a carpenter by trade and have been working on this property a lot.

If you've taken the asset to it's peak/plateau and/or are ready to trade up and move on, then look at a sale.

I have money in an E*Trade IRA and want to transfer it to a self directed IRA for a down payment on a rental SFR.

Learning the trade has a learning curve in itself.

Lastly, seek out any trade Associations for Landlords.