I'm going to take your comments about the communication to heart. 

.● Monitor the drainage on the north, south, and east sides of the house.

I now monitor the owner's equity, return on investment, and other factors and then proactively reach out when they are ripe for selling, exchanging, or adding doors.

For the most part all you do is monitor your bank account.  

To streamline design choices, create a design guide or "mood board" beforehand to stay consistent with finishes that match the neighborhood's expectations.For monitoring progress, a property manager can sometimes oversee construction, but it’s typically better to rely on the GC for updates.

I have my heart set on real estate investing and have been researching every free second I can.

in the heart of the delta.. what do you want to sell it for ? 

Starting with three T-12s from properties of a similar size and market is a fantastic strategy, and I’ll definitely take your suggestion of setting aside time to really dig into the details.Thank you for the encouragement and practical tips—it’s advice I’ll take to heart as I move forward.

While there are fewer native Austinites left, if you find them—especially older residents—they can be an invaluable resource for inside information.Get involved locally: Once the tourists and college students leave for summer or holidays, you’ll realize Austin is still a small town at heart.

Choose a multifamily or single-family investment approach, consider low cash flow priority, and monitor interest rates and seasonal timing.