However, my perspective is more cautious, driven not just by statistical analysis but by firsthand observations in the field and insights from investors and developers across the country.

I’ve had success with infill development, exiting through a sale at the end, but have reached a bottleneck in how many concurrent projects I can fund. 

I have many years of construction experience and have also done a fix and flip, in addition to ground up construction, as well as 10 years of entrepreneurial experience running a paddle board rental company, and advancing science through developing theoretical methods for efficient large scale simulations...I guess my problem is I can't seem to figure out how to find the money to do more projects, which is why I've been trying to sell my house.

In Colorado I was comfortable with possible appreciation, whereas I think in NWA I might have to split it or develop it in some way. 

I have borrowed against the property to fund other development projects via a heloc.

Assuming the deals are value-add or new developments with moderate leverage/risk targets.

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamI’d be happy to connect and chat anytime!

Plenty you can do, even at 15.I think a guy your age for example could develop a nice small business of iphone consulting. 

We were interested in learning how to develop proper systems.

Mike Zuber has an excellent story on how this is possible and probably an excellent way for the any new investor to develop their wealth.