This would give insight on costs, timeline, what's needed, etc.

I leverage social media to attract agents and wholesalers in my market.

If you want to DIY and have the time, look up rentals in the area and see what others are charging.Know your neighborhood. 

Great topic — ground-up projects can produce strong margins, but execution risk is where many investors get caught off guard.From the builder/developer side, the biggest challenges we consistently see are:1️⃣ Site Work UnknownsFill, compaction, drainage, and soil conditions can shift budgets quickly — especially in markets where lot conditions vary significantly.2️⃣ Utilities & Impact FeesWater/sewer access, well/septic requirements, and local impact fees are often underestimated during underwriting.3️⃣ Environmental FactorsProtected species, wetlands, and flood elevation requirements can affect both timelines and build costs.4️⃣ Permit TimelinesApproval periods — particularly when civil or environmental reviews are involved — can extend holding costs beyond initial projections.5️⃣ Builder Execution CapacityProject success often comes down to the operator’s systems, trade relationships, and cycle times — not just the numbers on paper.Because of these hurdles, we’re seeing more investors lean toward ready-to-build projects — where feasibility, plans, and permitting are already in progress or completed — as a way to reduce entitlement risk and shorten timelines.Ground-up can be extremely rewarding, but the upfront diligence and execution planning are what ultimately determine outcomes.Always happy to compare notes with other investors and builders working through similar projects.

I have the ability to find properties that all in costs including rehab and purchase would only be 70 to 80% or ARV on properties. due to this I have been trying to find lenders that allow for less down and rehab coverage since the properties are so discounted.

The insurance rate I used came from this article.

“The Complete Guide to Investing in Real Estate Tax Liens & Deeds” by Alan Northcott – more of a reference-style book, but it covers both liens and deeds in a pretty comprehensive way.I also found this website that might interest you. 

I am not conveniently located to access my property in the case of emergency (3-5 hour drive).

Open to any tips/advise!

Hi @Joshua Rodriguez, I haven’t done a flip on my own, but I have invested in flip projects  through my club, and from watching the operators and going through the vetting process, I’ve learned a lot about what matters in evaluating deals.