If the original poster wants to increase equity and create safety (and keep the little woman happy) financially, then maintaining leverage (mortgages) is not necessary if title fraud is a major concern; put the paid-off properties into land trusts. 

As a novice in the real estate investment field, I am embarking on my first property flip project.

Additionally, I’d appreciate any insights into the pros and cons of embarking on this endeavor.

Alongside my two partners, we are venturing into the realm of new construction projects in the US.As we embark on this exciting journey, we are eager to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and seasoned professionals who have experience in new construction.

These past few weeks I have been doing a lot of research on what steps I need to do first in able for me to fully embark on this journey. 

Roll's thorough background and due diligence that he embarks on when vetting a new partner. 

I listed the home on Zillow so they could do a background check, and the woman is the only one who has done it (guy says he will do his shortly).

I am so excited to share it when it becomes available and would like to commend you on embarking on that journey.   

For inspiration "The Only Woman In the Room" by Ashley Wilson 

When that house used to be a long term rental, the woman downstairs would complain about the people up top making noise, but it's been a none issue since the conversion