Look for views, seclusion, walkout basement potential, water feature potential- people love ponds, add trees, add boulders, multiple access or roadside properties, no zoning in Texas counties, check city zoning, location location, utility access.5.  

I hired a GC to manage the build out, but there has been no consensus on who is responsible for the utility payments (Water and Energy). 

I know the 20yr city development plans, I know of the waste water treatment facilities that are wrapping up approvals and have not even broke ground yet and exactly how many w/s laterals will be approved with such. 

One property had its water heater stolen not once but twice as well as the furnace in the second attempt.

I'd only look at land that's at least connected to water and power and already has a septic plan in place.

Choosing a professional restoration company seems really important, especially for damage like water, fire, or mold.

I'm told a permit is required to replace a water heater.

I guess my other understanding is that I have to provide it is water proof and it is correctly zone for fire.

They almost flooded the entire ceiling the first day because they couldn't even figure out how to turn the water all the way off.I am looking for an answer on how I can deal with this.

You mentioned the roof and AC being new and i'm assuming they're in good condition.10% should be enough to cover the random water heater that goes or any other lesser headache.