Doesn't need a roof or HVAC or anything big ticket for years.  

Cost TrackerLot Purchase Price 20% - 15%Architect & Engineering Plans RenderingSurvey 1 (Stake Corners & Elevation Cert)Surveyor (Final Elevation Cert & Final Survey)County Permit Municipality Utilities District Portable ToiletFoundationSilt Fence Site Work (tree removal / 8in Dirt Scrape)Concrete SlabFramingLumberEngineering Wood Products (Trusses)Accessories & LumberFraming Labor $2.5 per sqftPlumbingPlumbing TurnkeySinksToiletsFaucets & Shower TrimElectricalElectricalHVACHvacInterior Windows & Material Back DoorFront DoorSiding, Sheathing & Cornice MaterialSiding, Cornice, Doors, Window LaborRoofRoof Deck MaterialRoof Deck LaborStanding Seam Metal Roof (optional)InsulationInsulationDrywallDrywallFirewallHang, Tape, Float & Texture LaborDrywall Touch Up LaborPaintExterior PaintInterior PaintExtra Cost (Caulk & Paint Upgrade)CarpentryDoor Handles CabinetsInterior DoorsBaseboards & Shelving (closets, utilities & Pantry)Carpentry LaborCounter TopsCounter TopsMirrors MirrorsGarageGarage Door & OpenerDrivewayDriveway Flat Work (AC Pad, Walkways, Steps, Backyard Steps)TilingTile MaterialTile LaborLVPLVP MaterialLVP LaborRailingRailingLandscapingLandscape Final gradeSODFlower BedDumpsterDumpsterApplianceseDish WasherStoveMicrowaveMiscMail BoxFinal CleaningHouse Plan PrintsWater & Electric During buildRefunds / DepositsRefundable Deposit

Ok I guess we differ on this one aspect.. one thing is certain there are tons of fake lenders out there. 

A property profile has at least the following factors.Property type: Single-family, multi-family, condo, townhouse, etc.Configuration: One bedroom, three bedroom, one story, two-story, lot size, age range, garage size, etc.Location: Where the tenant segment is renting today.Rent range: How much is this segment willing and able to pay.Notice that I did not select any aspect of the property.

Everyone should have a coach or a mentor for every aspect in life.

Use an inspector to perform a building inspection that checks all of the components of the home including the electric, plumbing, foundation, windows, roof, hvac, water heater and other appliances.6.

People who have already been in real estate in your area will have an idea of the best people to hire for both aspects because they've been doing it longer. 

If I don't use those contingency funds for the roof work, I'll need to fork over an additional $5K in cash.

Most of us are not deserving but still not all of us are lazy, and we really want to step up in the warm light of direction to support our families in this cold land...it starts with a roof.

For development, like she mentioned, the Urban Land Institute has online courses on various aspects of development, as well as on financial modeling for R.E..