Duplex · 2 homes
Two separate dwellings can support different household layouts. Review entrances, parking, privacy, utility arrangements and the space needed on the lot.
Multifamily and residential investment
More than one home. One carefully planned project.
Better Builders works with customers considering duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes and small residential development projects in Alice and the surrounding market. Start with the property, the intended use and a realistic construction budget—not a promised rental return.
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Project planning—not an offer of available units
Discuss a new project with Rene Solis, owner and builder, and Pedro Solis, builder. This page does not advertise a completed multifamily property, approved subdivision phase, guaranteed rent or investment return.
Choose the building type before choosing the numbers.
Triplex · 3 homes
Three dwellings require a coordinated site and building plan. Confirm allowable use, circulation, parking, utilities and lender requirements before treating a concept as buildable.
Fourplex · 4 homes
Four dwellings add decisions about shared areas, maintenance access and ownership responsibilities. Unit count alone does not establish financing eligibility or city approval.
Small residential development
For multiple buildings or a phased residential project, begin with access, drainage, utilities, title, approvals, sequencing and the full infrastructure budget.
Work from the site outward.
1. Review the property
Bring the address, survey or parcel information, any restrictions and what you know about utilities. We can identify the next site and document questions.
2. Define the intended use
Discuss whether you expect to occupy a unit or purchase an investment property. That decision affects the questions to take to your lender.
3. Develop a written scope
Set out unit count, living area per unit, total covered area, parking, finishes, systems, allowances, exclusions and owner responsibilities.
4. Confirm the path to construction
Plans, engineering, permits, financing, contract terms and a realistic schedule must be resolved for the specific project before construction commitments.
Rental income is not the same as money left over.
Build a project budget that includes land, design, engineering, site preparation, utilities, drainage, parking, construction, financing costs and contingency. Compare living area per unit with the total area under roof; they are not interchangeable.
An operating estimate should separately allow for vacancy, property taxes, insurance, repairs, capital replacements, management, owner-paid utilities and loan payments. Use verified local rent evidence and lender guidance rather than assuming every unit will stay occupied.
Better Builders does not guarantee rent, occupancy, appreciation, cash flow or investment returns. Construction pricing and any financial projections must be evaluated for the specific property.
Living in one unit and renting others: ask the lender first.
FHA financing can apply to eligible one-to-four-unit properties. An owner-occupant approach involves using the home as your principal residence; it is not a shortcut to financing a property you intend to use only as a rental.
Ask an approved lender about occupancy obligations, borrower qualifications, appraisal, mortgage insurance, reserves, permitted use of rental income and any additional underwriting for three- or four-unit properties. Do not rely on a blanket promise that you can move out or rent every unit after a set period.
Eligible VA borrowers may also be able to purchase a property with up to four units when VA and lender requirements, including occupancy, are satisfied. Investment-only projects need a loan structure appropriate to their actual use.
Better Builders is not a lender. Loan eligibility, rates, payments and approval are determined by lenders and program requirements.
How this connects to Mesquite Estates.
Future multifamily concepts are part of the planning discussion for Mesquite Estates. Duplex, triplex and fourplex concepts are proposed—not a representation that a particular building, lot, phase or delivery date has been approved or released for sale.
Ask for the current project status, controlling plat, permitted use and available inventory. We will distinguish an idea from an approved plan, active construction or an available property.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a lot I already own?
Yes. Share the location and available property documents. The site still needs review for allowable use, access, utilities, drainage, plan fit and project cost.
Are prices or rents available on this page?
No. A useful quote requires a defined property, plans and construction scope. Rental estimates need current local evidence and should not be treated as guaranteed income.
What should I send in the first inquiry?
Send the area or property location, preferred building type, whether you plan to occupy a unit, budget range and timing. Keep tax returns, account numbers and other financial records with your lender.
Bring the property and the idea. We will help identify the next practical step.
Share the location, project type and timing. Do not send confidential financial documents.