@Ryan Corcoran I would definitely recommend connecting with Delta Build Services, happy to send you direct contact information if you're interested!

Financial Transparency:Managing the budget yourself allows for greater transparency in costs, helping you to identify where money is being spent and find opportunities for savings.It's important to consider the potential downsides, such as the significant time commitment, the need for substantial construction knowledge and experience, the risk of costly mistakes, and the responsibility for managing permits, inspections, and compliance with building codes.

What are some up and coming neighborhoods?

This sounds like a high-end neighborhood.

Are you building targeted lists, calling them with a correct script, trying to build relationships? 

BUT I think you are playing with fire.My primary job function is outside sales building relationships with realtors. 

See my other posts for typical renovation costs in Metro Detroit, and how to build a portfolio in Metro Detroit if you don't live locally.

Many chains are building brand new properties right now.

Im in Massachusetss so I had Mass save (program to help with energy usage paid for by the utility companies) come through to do an energy assessment and identified there is little insulation in the entire building and that there is a lot of knob and tube wiring throughout the property.

Wealthy neighborhood.