That's what separates the best real estate agents who represent investor/developer clients.

And are there any other skills I should focus on and develop?

I have several developer clients in KC.

PMs should have the widest network of contractors, knowing the good from the bad, better pricing, insights into rental rates/ condition of rentals to not over develop your unit.

I definitely get most of my information here + my software email updates usually keep me pretty well informed. 

. - I was in a VERY similar situation here in Chicago, but I had less experience working on my own than you.I had a piece of land that I owned free and clear, but since I didn't have any development experience, most of the banks wouldn't talk to me. 

In Columbus, you can still find the 1% rule and there's amazing appreciation potential due to how much population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing there (recently Anduril just announced another 4,000 jobs coming to Columbus Ohio on top of Intel, Google, Amazon, FB, Nationwide, Ohio State University, etc.).

Looking to connect with fellow investors, developers, and professionals who are interested in leveraging design to maximize their real estate ventures. 

Based on the development expected over the next decade, I believe it's a great area to invest in. 

Check out some of the great things happening in Detroit in 2024https://michiganchronicle.com/2024/01/03/major-developments-that-will-define-detroit-in-2024/