I am currently a utility engineer making over 100k/ yr, should I consider pivoting into the developer or construction management space for experience?

Also make sure you get the deposit.Contact all of them and let them know who you are, when you take over, how to contact you and how to pay the rent. 

When everything was finished, I made just over $2k.My second Project's anticipated profit is around $30k (I followed the "rules" on this property), compared to an initially projected profit of $35k.We just started my third project.

Make sure you get a signed w9 with a social security number if it’s over $600.

If you go that route, you should and will, build a relationship over time.

The location of the property is the most important factor.Look for properties where you can add value over time and aim for deals that leave you with some equity in the property.

My points above are to show, while you have no control over the buyer, you do have total control over what you accept in the original contract.

Basically, stop wasting your time pining over a house that you sold and got money for and take your money and buy something else and make it better.Emotional attachment to real estate is a money pit every time.

House is on the historic register, once a bed and breakfast, a massive 4 bed, 3 story Queen Anne Victorian, very well maintained with multiple rentals.

You can get over 5% on a 26 week TBill on treasury direct while you wait for opportunities to emerge as interest rates continue to correct the market.Be safe out there.