Below are some actionable steps I plan to take after identifying a market:- find a rock star agent by referral and/or calling brokerages and asking to connect with their top producing agents- find a rock star contractor by referral and/or yelp- have control over construction by setting per diems to incentivize contractor to finish the project on time, within budget, and with good quality- leverage my rock star agent's time to check up on the construction process (checks and balances)- hire independent handymen/inspectors to check up on the construction process for a flat fee (checks and balances) There's competition everywhere, you won't escape that in any market. 

You can start by researching the market, connecting with other investors, understanding your strategy, and practicing your calculations (you can use BP calculators to help with this).

Happy to connect with you as you jump back in. 

In Tampa area I am well connected as a PM and broker and have a lot of off market in addition to MLS. 

Having your background and connections is going to serve you well.

(Otherwise it would be your dryer they removed.) then they would have to be looking at the obvious connections and go to the store and buy the wrong type.

I wanted to connect with any folks with connections in the Prescott area!

Quote from @JD Martin: Nobody is going to build "starter" homes unless there are incentives that help absorb your fixed costs - developing lots, utility connections, grading & surveying, etc.

Feel free to shoot me a DM and we can connect!

Always excited to connect with others building something from the ground up!