I'm now a stay at home dad influencing my kids.What I am trying to say, and what the other responders are saying, is that MINDSET is everything.

Yeah mate,Too much outside influences and logistical issues with new construction.It's much easier/less risky when you control as much of the process as possible and don't need approval from anyone for "this or that".New build works in other markets but why would anyone new build in 43612, 43613 or 43623 for example when they can buy dirt cheap and renovate for much much less than new build.Just my opinion and there are many ways to skin a cat when it comes to real estate investing 

Does the main beneficiary have an ability to influence the trustees on whom to sell the house too? 

Talk to everyone in your sphere of influence.  

Most importantly, don't let emotions get involved since this will influence you to skew your numbers.  

As for the question of turn key versus doing it yourself, that will probably be heavily influenced by market. 

So that means while everyone else is popping a top and sitting down to watch football on the sixth day, you need to be working your area and knocking on doors because everyone’s at home- including sellers.That makes the commanded sixth work day the best day to work your neighborhoods, meet with sellers and be looking for deals.What you do on that sixth day will greatly influence your success.Point three: take a day off every week.

@Brett Snodgrass If you like it, vote it up;)but more importantly, you being a local, what influence will this have?  

Also, If I learn more about real estate, then I would have some influence in that area; I would have the option to help people in this area...

They would also check percolation rates as part of that which influence design and tank sizes.