Steps 2 & 3 would be the main contributions of a Civil Engineer who is involved. 

Not having the correct ARV and having the rehab get a low appraisal is my main concern.

Main St, Fithian IL https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/609-N-Main-St-Fithian-IL-...

I've read a few guides about turning the main on gradually, going fixture to fixture one at a time, etc.

Main exterior first. 1 photo.Next photo highlighting best aspect of main level.

There's potentially a domino effect in the event of an unforeseen major expense exceeding my reserves (mainly thinking in terms of natural disasters) affecting my whole portfolio.  

Business Journal (BizJournals) is the main one I read, but you can find others. bizjournals post about the new developments and changes in the city.

I didn’t know about the chip plant, I will look in to that.are those places close enough to Dallas to be affected by the city and its real estate or is it mainly because of the job growth in the area? 

the success or failure of every single step of every single project is on you.I've mainly been targeting off market properties through wholesalers.

Do you recommend opening a USA LLC or just wholesaling either without a company or with a German companies?