Strong economic fundamentals, ideally population growth or at least staying the same•Q.

This is why I would ideally like to stay very close to something like the norristown high speed line so that I could continue this.  

Ideally - i want to house hack but first I have to make sure the house is in a neighborhood I feel comfortable in.

That being said, It's not ideal and you will end up spending more money than if you were local.

My target location isn't the most ideal for starting out I think, I live in one of the most expensive cities in the US.

We are operating a 50/50 JV where i deal with all the financing, legal, accounting, insurance etc and he deals with the permits, construction, contractors, architects and so on. 

My primary website (www.soignier.com) perhaps isn't ideally named either, but I'm hoping to build my brand by providing investors, sellers, and clients w/ great customer service, good deals, and ethics beyond reproach.

Before you sign the contract, call your local zoning and find out what kind of road frontage is necessary in the area and make sure that lot has a minimum of that road frontage.The quick closing would ideally be a simultaneous closing, in which the money from the builder pays the seller and you'll get the difference.

Ideally 10% CoC return.

Making the tenant accountable can counter this waste.Some of my landlord friends have "Christmas Story" type basement fights with the boilers in winter (or big plumber bills--to pay them to fight)...Of course, your market, energy sources, and your building type may vary, but any solution where you can make each unit responsible for its own heat and hot water (and minimize maintenance) is ideal.