How to make sausage in 10 easy steps

[Steve Mandelbaum]

Thanks for clicking.  NO, I am not actually going to make sausage.

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.

[Scott Mac]

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!