I know that my next step is to open up separate bank accounts for each property and for the holding company as well.

Before we go into any project we price the existing comparable set of new construction projects delivered in a trailing 12 months compared to the market or zip code averages as well.

Ask me how I know.It isn't Detroit that is doing well, it's the suburbs.

I realize alot of investors have absolutely no asset protection ie LLCs for their properties and have been told by a couple of attorneys that im over thinking and perhaps paranoid of being sued, california as well as the entire US is known for excessive litigation.

I’m particularly interested in methods that have worked well for you in terms of finding deals that aren’t listed on the MLS.Thanks in advance for your insights and suggestions!

Just used it as well!

If it’s a small place mini splits work well.

I am married as well and her scores are around the same as mine.

I think you'll be very happy in the Cleveland / Lorain market as well and I always tons of demand for rentals whenever I list a property in Euclid so that's a great area to target as well! 

If so, you should also look into the insurance requirements during construction (both builder risk as well as the GC's policy, but particularly the GC policy).