Florida Developer Explains Build-to-Rent Challenges and a Silver Lining!

The build-to-rent trend is hot right now, but construction costs are creating major headaches for developers. They are having a difficult time getting materials, of all kinds, from key components of a home, like lumber, to small but necessary pieces like metal truss connectors. The shortages are pushing prices higher, and causing delays in finishing projects, all of which are adding thousands of dollars onto the price of an investment property. But there is a silver lining, and you’ll hear about that in this episode from a build-to-rent developer and property manager in the Jacksonville, Florida, area. Our guest shares his side of the build-to-rent story to help investors understand why it’s been so difficult to get new rental homes on the market, how he’s dealing with supply chain issues and a volatile pricing environment, and how he expects the pricing issues to play out. Chris moved to Florida in 1999 for college and graduated with a business management degree. He launched his career with a dry cleaning business but transitioned into residential real estate rentals after the 2008 recession. Chris and his father bought distressed single family homes that they renovated and turned into rentals. They also provided property management. When the supply of existing homes grew scarce, they transitioned the business into a build-to-rent model. If you’d like to learn more about how to buy newly-built single-family rental properties in Florida, go to realwealthshow.com and sign up for free. As a member, you’ll get access to the Investor Portal where you can see sample properties and connect with our network of resources. That includes experienced investment counselors, property teams, lenders, 1031 exchange facilitators, attorneys, CPAs and more. And please remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave a review! Thank you!