If you've had experience with similar deals or have knowledge of the McKeesport market, I'd greatly appreciate your insights.Thanks in advance for your feedback!

What's my best strategy here to protect myself and to assist with this connection?

Thanks in advance for your help.

The trick was always to absorb the training and implement the strategies.  

Do you ave 2-4 lenders that you've built relationships with and do you understand their terms for purchasing the land and the construction loan and the exit strategies if you need to hold the home a while before you sell to a buyer? 

Quote from @Mitchell Truong: Hello and thank you in advance for any advice!

Is this the best strategy?

I'm new here and I have spent a couple of years studying real estate investing strategies.

If you can put down more, it'll be easier to find a cash-flowing property and there are other strategies that can be done to make a home cash flow as well.

Also leveraging platforms like PropStream and Batch Leads are excellent strategies for building a solid buyer list.