(Not legal advice)Excellent post, good information there.I practice in Indiana, so the below may not be relevant/correct for other jurisdictions.Some additional caveats/tips I would add:- if you have a bankruptcy filer filing multiple bankruptcies to stave off a foreclosure sale, especially after the second/third bankruptcy filing within a year, and you attempt to seek In Rem relief, it is a good idea to get a certified copy of the Order for Relief and record it with the county.

He overpromised, under-delivered, cut corners, knew nothing about building codes in our city, employed teenagers, stole from us, caused thousands of dollars of damages to our property, and vanished.What we are doing differently as we recover from this debacle that we hope will help you in finding and selecting a great GC to work with:Ask for contractor referrals from trusted, community established organizations.

Both of them were excellent to work with and very knowledgeable.

After you graduate get a job with a local company and dedicate yourself to extreme excellence over the next 4-5 years. 

Part Two: Underlying dynamics:I am trying to better understand the various effects between our "selection".

This means that you are not buying land, selecting the builder or financing the construction.

If you're just starting out, you can use something as simple as Excel or google sheets to keep track of income and expenditures.

When it comes to finding a roommate, you effectively have a lot of free range in selecting the right person. 

In our experience, the #1 mistake landlords make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.

What market(s) (e.g. local and or out of state) would you select to apply these strategies and why?