Sellers would rather continue with a buyer(as long as it's a reasonable buyer) then start with a new one.

Sellers, this is your cue to make sure your home is in pristine condition and ready to impress from day one.

Which is one of expensive areas to invest in.

If all adults are screened, you can avoid potential legal issues down the road, especially in cases where one occupant engages in illegal activities or violates lease terms.Financial Stability: Screening all adult occupants also allows you to assess the household's overall financial situation.

If you tackle one problem a week, you'll have 50+ problems solved within one year and will be prepared to manage your investment better than 90% of all landlords.

So my profit cushion got wiped out during the build, but also now I’m realizing that compared to other homes in the area this one has a pretty small backyard and that not helping.   

That would be a great value add finding one that you could add a kitchen/kitchenette to make it more like a separate apartment. 

So cities like Denison, Sherman, Greenville, Kaufman, Waxahachie, Midlothian, Burleson, Crowley, Weatherford, Azle, Springtown, Decatur, Krum, Pilot Point, Bonham.Also do it where you can build many, not just one. 

That would be one major concern for me if I were in your shoes looking to make this decision. 

This is indicated in the net worth report (one of 75 reports available).