Then it's a matter of getting in with some good brokers that know the market, the micro-markets as mentioned above and what comparable type properties are trading at.    

Do you have multiple Sub Contractors, for similar trade skills, such as plumbers, electricians, flooring crews, painters, etc.?

I have connections with different trades and was wondering if anyone has some tips on the pros and cons they've experienced with becoming their own manager on projects.

I'd suggest teaming up with someone that has experience and learning the tricks of the trade.

And 100% you do not need to utilize the safe harbor. (250 hour rule)Whether you qualify for BOTH home office and 199a comes down to if your real estate reaches the level of a trade or business per IRC 162. 

You will also need to pull permits if a trade requires it. 

We build approx. 20 homes per year, and are working to establish relationships with reputable nearby vendors.Specifically, we are having difficulty finding the following trades:- Exterior siding installers- Brick installers - Plumbers- FramersWould love to share resources with someone else building similar product ($1M to $3M range) for subcontractor pool, pricing expectations (e.g. $/1000-brick for install, $/SF for framing, etc), etc. specific to this region.

Take China trade for instance.

Account Closed I agree that the appreciation and rent growth are great here in Coastal SoCal.I'm currently investing in BRRRRs in the midwest, with a thought in the back of my mind that each $40k of forced equity appreciation that I create in a BRRRR, and all of the cash I get out from my refis, could eventually be traded into purchases of rentals here in SoCal.I'm taking that approach so far because I didn't want to tie up all of my capital in 1-2 negative cash flowing rentals here, and then be done for several years.What has been your approach to this problem?  

If its a court ordered foreclosure, the case number on the sheriff’s sale list will let you lookup the bank’s (Plaintiff) charges against the homeowner, and will spell out the outstanding money owed on the Note ...and while that may be true, will have absolutely no bearing whatsoever on what the property will sell for.