I'd be worried about pre-construction projects for your own safety.   

From our perspective make sure you are thinking about durability, accessibility (from a maintenance perspective), safety.

I should preface my response with saying that I have never done this but can offer my opinion as food for thought at leastMy question is: What makes a "good" deal and/or how do I know when I've come across a "good" deal?

I live within walking distance to coffee shops, gas stations, and fast food restaurants.

Speaking of neighborhoods, safety and tranquility are paramount to me.

No safety precautions and sometimes we couldn’t communicate with them.

@Logan Guerrero one of the challenges with maintenance is owners not having funds.So, we've learned to prioritize maintenance issues:1) Health & safety issues2) City & S8 inspection issues3) Property preservation4) Direct marketing issues (purple walls)5) Miscellaneous

My question is, if I can read most of the information given at sessions, and network with people in my region, or social media, what is the benefit of taking 3-4 days off work and spending a couple grand (entrance, flight, food, lodging)? 

There is a big difference.Social Services to me means section 8 housing vouchers, food stamp existant, and other welfare benefits.Social Security (whether you agree with the program or not) is based on repayment of money you earned while working and supposedly placed into a trust for retirement.

I mean what could go wrong with no trucks to move supplies and food in a state that large......?