I hear the Pittsburgh Yards & South Beltline projects are underway and have the potential to change / enhance the areas... 

Pick an area you know the best and enhance that knowledge.

I have an equity line on the property I attained to make repairs/upgrades to enhance the sale proceeds.

What is the soil type and texture? 

My goal is to focus on projects that are community oriented by providing space for people to enhance their hobbies or start a business.

Its just an option you can choose however construction loans are interest only.Some people choose interest only option for 1/3/5/7 years to enhance cashflow as you pay interest only and not principle.

Abatement just came back at 28k after taxes, plus the cost to put rock, insulation, mud, texture etc back up.

Joint compound, texture, floor tile and associated mastic etc.

They usually have brush marks, roller texture, etc. 

Adding minor security enhancements, erecting a sign and securing a billboard.