We built years ago on the islands. Steve at ISS built a log home for us, a kit that I got out of Canada. We were probably one of his first whole houses on the islands.
I would use Steve again in a heartbeat. Great guy.
There is a lot more to island building (and a lot more costs) than mainland building. It isn't for the feint of heart, and not for someone that needs to watch their checkbook carefully. Expect delays, cost overages, etc. Make sure you are available to be up there constantly to keep the process moving along.
Being that there really isn't anything out there for what I would call great lots, you may be better looking for a fixer. There are always a few lots on Rattlesnake for sale, but it takes a certain type of islander to want to deal with the wind and waves. We were in a protected harbor and had flat water when it was nasty "outside".
We have been looking around a bit ourselves, but just haven't found a lot we are in love with, or a fixer that makes sense for us. I lost a deal on one almost 2 years ago, and am still a bit sore on the way that one played out.
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