For instance, in many parts of Austin there is demand but no land to build.

Don’t put in a gas stove if you are putting in a new one for instance.  

For instance, for my one a year charge from Google for the Google Admin Suite, do I set up a vendor account for that expense or is there a simpler way? 

"Indoor/outdoor living" is the concept of putting in a huge sliding glass door (the size of a whole wall), for instance, that would, when open, combine a backyard and living room into one free flowing state.

For instance, if I purchase a property with a conventional mortgage, will it be harder to refinance this in 6-12 months after the property is repaired and the ARV has increased?

For instance if you were in my area and you had one you would just call me "Hey Mike call John Smith on 123 Main street, they want to sell".

For instance, should I use larger down payments?

For instance why would a realtor/seller care where the investor who purchases the property lives?

For instance the multiple threads about Ocean Point Property Management & Morris Invest have much different negative comments.

I can not think of any instances (well, except for if you are on the unwilling receiving end of an eminent domain claim I guess) where improvements to the immediate surrounding of your Investments hurts overall returns.