I used to work for a Custom Home Builder - so we have a lot of hands on experience for these projects.

I've had to switch insurance companies due to rate increases without cause (we've never made a claim), and it is a better use of my time to have an independent agent shop for the best option than for me to spend time dialing and comparing quotes.

I helped build quite a few higher end custom houses in the China Spring area, back in the early 2000's, back when I was working as a framer. 

The higher-end builders (Partners in Building, Frontier Custom Homes, etc.) are going to pay better, but, much like a sales job for Jaguar, you may slowly starve to death in a very expensive suit.

The process has been efficient and my partner(s) who have had SD IRA's before are looking to set up accounts with MidAtlantic after seeing how quickly they could get things funded.Note:  I have not ties with them other then being a satisfied customer.

Amstar Construction Management Group (2013- Present) is a custom home builder and construction management consulting firm; we employ and manage the skills set of other professionals: certified contractors, specialty trade contractors, and individuals.

We are local and pride ourselves on customer service.

A lot of people claim this without it being true.2.

If they understand that although the price an investor is willing to pay may not be as high as retail, their retail customer is likely to buy one "pretty" house and they would have to wait at least 5 years for them to come back for another if the Realtor is lucky.

If you think you will go FHA and then Quit Claim the property, to a LLC you run the risk of the lender discovering a Title Transfer occurred and activating the "Acceleration Clause" or "Due on Sale Clause" that requires the loan to be paid in full, within 'x' number of days.