John Rice Jr.Built from the ground up
Talladega custom residence entry

California / Texas / North Carolina

John Rice Jr.

General Contractor / Construction Consultant / Owner's Representative

Construction leadership for custom homes, multifamily properties, and cash-flowing apartment projects.

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100+

Custom homes delivered

01

Owner mindset. Superintendent discipline. Finish-level attention.

98%First-time inspection pass rate
30%Material savings achieved
150Commercial locations supported
40Employees managed

Multifamily and investment properties

02 / Asset performance

Protect the property. Protect the cash flow.

From custom homes to cash-flowing multifamily properties, John provides experienced construction leadership for builders, investors, and property owners.

He helps evaluate projects, control costs, coordinate contractors, solve field problems, and complete improvements that support both property quality and long-term value. Poor scopes, weak contractor oversight, and unnecessary upgrades can quickly reduce the return on a multifamily project.

Construction consulting and project oversight

Multifamily and Investment Properties

Apartments, duplexes, small multifamily developments, unit renovations, deferred maintenance, value-add improvements, and income-producing residential properties.

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Executive profile

03 / Leadership

He knows the boardroom. He knows the jobsite better.

John brings the owner's perspective and the superintendent's attention to detail to every phase of construction.

John helps builders, investors, and property owners evaluate, improve, reposition, and complete residential assets with a focus on construction quality, cost control, and long-term property performance. He plans early, communicates directly, and keeps clients, crews, and subcontractors accountable to the same finish line.

Signature project

Talladega

Residential portfolioFits any budget
Talladega custom residence portfolio: aerial views, entry, pool, outdoor kitchen, and street elevation
Custom residential deliveryArchitecture, outdoor living, specialty finishes, and market-ready execution.
01

Distinctive masonry architecture and estate-scale curb appeal

02

Integrated pool, landscape, and outdoor-entertaining program

03

Market-ready quality, disciplined execution, and a finish built to last at any scale

Career track

Built through every level of the work.

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  1. 2002-Present

    Bella Custom Homes Inc.

    CEO / General Contractor / B License

    Directs custom residential construction from land and plan evaluation through estimating, trade coordination, quality control, client communication, and final delivery.

    • Delivered more than 100 custom homes across residential portfolios, including the signature Talladega residence
    • Achieved a 98% first-time inspection pass rate
    • Reduced material costs by as much as 30% through disciplined purchasing
    • Led custom-plan development and buyer-driven design decisions
  2. 2016-2018

    Commercial Construction Maintenance

    Superintendent

    Supervised remodel and maintenance programs supporting Starbucks contracts across approximately 150 locations.

  3. 2015-2016

    Kmack Construction

    Superintendent

    Directed employees and subcontractors on Starbucks locations while improving project time efficiency by 25%.

  4. 2010-2014

    NTS

    Foreman

    Kept crews aligned on deadlines, safety requirements, and consistent field standards.

  5. 1993-2006

    DeFrenchi Pool Plastering

    Foreman

    Managed field operations and finish-quality expectations for specialty pool construction.

  6. 1992-2010

    JR's Plastering Inc.

    CEO / On-site Supervisor / C-35

    Coordinated as many as 10 concurrent jobs and a workforce of up to 40 employees.

Operating range

From dirt to delivery.

Project depth

More than one kind of build.

Custom homes, multifamily renovations, apartment improvements, commercial programs, specialty interiors, and pool construction - backed by decades of practical field leadership.

Purpose-built multifamily cash-flow property exterior
Multifamily / Income propertyPurpose-built cash-flow housingReported approx. $1,500-$1,900 monthly rent per unit
Interior of a purpose-built multifamily rental unit
Multifamily interiorsRent-ready unit deliveryBuilt for durable rental performance
Custom pool construction in progress
SpecialtyPool construction

Selected residential plan record

  • 1,302 sq. ft.Custom home
  • 1,680 sq. ft.Custom home
  • 2,095 sq. ft.Custom home
  • 2,366 sq. ft.Custom home
  • 2,744 sq. ft.Custom home

Professional and community

Kern County Builders' ExchangeKern County Home Builders AssociationAssociated Builders and ContractorsPyles Boys Camp