I find this screens out any guests that could have issues and lays the groundwork for a great stay.It also weeds out folks (in our case) that aren't understanding the distance to town and certain activities in our area.

. - That's how people feel heard and important.2.

Do people have experience doing so and have they been successful?

BP has built a great selection, all of them worth reading and that will help you build foundational knowledge.To answer this one: the words from old school investor Dolf De Roos "seldom sell" and you will find a lot of post on BP from people who regret selling properties in the past.

You need to connect with people, form trust relationships, learn from others in your area and you'll be surprised how opportunities open up. 

Some people seem to get locked in to one place they find, or a place a friend or family member is selling without really evaluating the available market.In a small town in East Texas I would think your biggest risk is a big player coming to town that can absolutely crush a smaller player. 

I could complete the main road in phases, build 2-3 at a time (could do more really as we have 15 right now actively being built but realistically not sure how fast it’ll sell.

What other people get is immaterial to your decision.

Checkin with people after they arrive to make sure everything is good with the house.

This is easy for some people that have lots of friends investing in passive real estate opportunities.