They uncover a lot of problems with these properties.It sounds like you have enough to work with to appeal their process.

I've sent you a connection request and would love to connect to get a better understanding of the market.

Agents and anyone in this industry got lucky and used to the COVID times when things were insane.

I’d be willing to compensate them for their time to discuss. 

Welcome to the group!

Root intrusion is rare with plastic pipe because that means a crack that's going to admit soil as well and eventually bust completely, so if you have roots in PVC you might as well plan to excavate.

If it was me...I'd check with zoning to find out how many dwelling units I could build, and I'd find what the requirements are for those units (type of house, height and setback restrictions, etc.).Then I'd find out what local builders think the cost to construct would be - just get a cost estimate per square foot for 2 or 3 different levels of finish.

Also an investor myself, id love to talk to you more about the DFW market and what strategies have worked for me over the years!

Managing real estate, and doing it well, is an entirely different story.I would keep your eyes open for a book that teaches you how to manage well.

Since you're new to real estate (according to the title), you really don't have anything to base it on other than your own personal experiences staying elsewhere.