I guess what I forgot to put in my OP was any tips or tracks of the RE Pros Trade I can benefit from.

Plus it might incentivize you to look at trade school after college :)

Take your time network learn and take actions!

Regular dialogue with workers on site, building rapport, and asking lots of questions may keep one better in tune with things.You can also require daily reports from all trades and a contractual requirement to report known problems immediately.In both cases, be prepared to pay for these things and neither will guarantee success.And if not doing so already, make sure budgets include appropriate contingencies.

When you correct something that the lease does require of you, prepare a fill-in-the-blank form that you have them sign each time that shows the date that they brought the matter to your attention, briefly describes the matter, shows the date it was fixed, and states that their signature (make sure it states one party signing is sufficient) shows their full satisfaction with the action you took. 

Action must occur out of your comfort zone for success.

Enjoy reading, but don't forget to take action!

Mine was trading out of cars too early.  

@Jackie Sladky I recommend your daughter and son-in-law join "nextdoor.com" for that neighborhood, and ask neighbors for GC recommendations, or people with specific trades you're looking for.

My goal is to create a blue print and learn the basics so i can be proficient when the time comes to take action.