I would try to get a few properties quickly so that when something goes wrong in one, it will be offset by the gains in the others.

And yep, I was made aware a couple of years ago of that 12 person max and/or I think 4,000 sq ft limitation (or some size anyway) that requires a sprinkler system for all new construction.I don't think they're that wrong for implementing the requirement. 

Jason Stofer if you make that kind of money I’d recommend stop spending it on direct mail and pay down debt, especially credit card debt.The whole “find a deal the money will come” is often wrong.

I think that is where I am going wrong.  

The soil here was clay so the digging even with excavators where they could use one was challenging. 

Is my math wrong or is there another better way to do this?

IF you want to run a business, nothing wrong with that.  

Also, you don’t say what he did wrong and what you did to bring the defects to his attention so he can correct them.

Correct me if I am wrong, investing in Dubai's real estate is better than USA's real estate.

There's nothing wrong with seeking concessions if there are issues that arise in the report, but using this as a strategy will garner you a reputation within the community if you are repeatedly going under contract and then seeking large re-trades.