@Sarah MooreI think there are 2 separate questions here - should you manage your own properties? 

This is going off the original topic - I could post as a separate topic.That is super helpful for those looking out of state.

An LLC creates a legal separation between you and the property, so if something goes wrong—like a lawsuit or debts related to the property—your personal savings, home, and other assets are shielded.

An LLC does not provide much legal protection, it acts as a legal firewall to separate assets.

Have separate bank accounts for each LLC and never commingle personal funds or funds between LLCs.

Do I draft the contract price for higher than the actual build price that would include our estimated profit (sell price) or would a separate agreement between the lot owner be sufficient enough that outlines the deal since we don't know the actual sell price until it goes to market?

Always keep personal and business accounts separate, document all transactions, and consult a CPA or attorney to ensure compliance and maintain liability protection.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I am not driving 2 hours to let her in though if the roommate under a separate lease isn't around.  

Because I have created a “hassle” situation for myself by going down the LLC rabbit hole I have separate LLCs and separate bank accounts.

If lenders would consider a 2-3% buyers agent commission as part of the purchase price and LTV based on this (contract price + buyers agent commission) we can end this Byzantine step of the buyer’s agent having a separate agreement executed with the seller for the seller to offer to cover the buyers agent commission.