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I am a local developer in Jacksonville, FL and I am going to show you what it actually takes to construct a Build For Rent house in Jacksonville, FL. I doubt it will be completed in 10 steps, but it was a good headline. All the tasks and subtasks will far exceed the 10 steps! Buckle up it will be a fun ride...
I have 4 lots on the North Side of Jacksonville and will be constructing 4 identical houses, there are 2 lefts and 2 rights. The houses are 3/2 with a garage, 1293 sq ft heated, and cooled, total square footage 1693 with garage and porch.

My goal is to have the first house completed by April 1, 2023.
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Hi Steve,
It looks like an easy-peasy build, no jut outs, simple roof line.
Just some of my thoughts--not suggestions.
[1] Will 4 identical homes lower the value of the homes vs. 4 similar-ish fronts and similar-ish sq ft, so as to appear less low scale?
Or do you think it will not matter?
[2] Will the value be more with the [1] car garage or that space as an extra room 20' x 12'-ish?
[3] Small houses equal no stroage space--will you also build sheds to improve the appeal?
[4] Will you use different window mullens, doors, trim and main colors to differentiate the homes, vs. all one type?
[5] Will you use colored standing seam metal on the porch roof to make it look modern or shingles?
[6] Is this going to be a Hardi-board type exterior or vinyl siding?
[7] Are you spec-ing any 24" doors (people like to eat), or is that SOP in the area (because to me the front door looks kind of slim).
I think it's a GREAT design.
I did a little mockup, the colors I used (to me) are more Seattle than Florida, but just to get an idea vs the line drawing--I can see why you think this will be a great rental!
I put in a wider front door (with a sidelight), bout otherwise stayed true to the line drawing.
Good Luck!