I've listened to just about every podcast in the BP library, hell I was listening to "left field investing" before they got bought out back when they were on the "gentle art of crushing it". 

You are looking for issues with the foundation and any other exterior anomalies like giant trees that could be in the sewer line or pressing against the foundation of the house, evidence of buried tanks, where the septic and leach field is, etc.There are plenty more things to focus on as well, but these four are often neglected by newer out-of-state investors relying on an agent or friend as their boots.What else did I miss?

Plus, having four days off each week gives you some valuable time to explore the field firsthand.

Our attorney is very clear about what we can and can not communicate related to criminal background and that is why self-managing can be a mine field when it comes to application qualification criteria.  

If you have city or rural water then we can do 1 acre since you don’t have to worry about sewer field contamination distance.Flood plain.  

I'm really interested in hearing directly from professionals in the field: What are main challenges contractors and developers are dealing with on daily basis while building homes?

I do think it is worth it, but I am not sure how much it has changed since it was Left Field Investors.  

With the VA Vendee financing program VRMCO is just hired to do the marketing and field the offers but is ultimately the VA that decides on accepting or turning down the offer?

Removing or lowering those LLPA's would level the playing field in terms of pricing, but making investment property loans more affordable is not going to help decrease prices. 

(I half joke)It appears each home has its own 1000gl septic tank and leach field.