I have been investing in real estate for 25 years as a developer and design build firm.  

The equip is expensive , a new plow is about 5 to 6 grand , a  sander/salter about 4 to 5 grand , and a new truck is  35 to 70 grand .  

But you will likely not hit a grand slam.Keep trying to add value.

Avoiding UDFI is nice when possible, but it really does not add up to that much in the grand scheme of things, and you still very much get the benefits of higher cash-on-cash return through leverage even under an IRA subject to UDFI.

The other areas that I had been interested in is Grand Rapids, MI and Milwaukee, WI.

I really don't know anything about them but this is the kind of situation they were designed for.

Casa Grande is also cheaper and the strongest in the area (Maricopa, Coolige, Eloy, Florence, etc.)

I don't want to upgrade breaker panels and they don't want design network infrastructure, but in Maryland, you must have a Master or Limited Electrical license to pull a permit for low voltage installations. 

Typically after 3 to 7 days you can drive on concrete but this all depends on the concrete mix design. 

Is anything outside of the realm of your abilities/skills (ie. structural design changes, etc)?