The minimal research I’ve done seems to point to building being cheaper than buying in my area.Does anyone have experience building these and could you share what to look out for, cost/sqft to build, etc Thanks!

Often the developers will raise LP capital to fund the project and the developer will share in the profits (i.e., 80% LP and 20% GP).

But you are a rare one and most investors will not do as well.....you can read on here the stories of pain and angst from newbies who think that it will always be cheaper and easier....:-)I'm guessing that you would not advise every investor to go the Owner/Builder route....?

Each one has exciting new projects on the horizon, like a minor-league baseball stadium in Spartanburg, South Carolina, entertainment districts in Huntsville, Alabama and Alpharetta, Georgia, and even economic development, like electric vehicle manufacturing in Bowling Green, Kentucky.FULL STORY

If you have any suggestion or advice please feel free to share them with me. 

@Holly Barrett there are a few other carriers I can share that we have used with investors in GA. 

Be real in your interactions, share your goals and don't be shy about giving back and the more you invest in others, the more likely you'll get valuable insights and support in return.

Feel free to share the details here or send me a message if you'd like talk more. 

Feel free to explore the BiggerPockets forums, ask questions, and connect with fellow investors who can share valuable insights based on their experiences. 

In 99% of cases the seller will pay the buyer's agent share of commission but not a bad idea to ask what happens if we find a property where the seller isn't paying any buyer's commission - in which case if you're working with the agent then you should expect to pay whatever fee you work out with them.