I drove to the house, explained the situation to the tenants, and emphasized that we needed to locate the leak.When the utility worker arrived, he wasn’t in the best mood.

Now onto cash required to operate which requires most attention when originating construction loans and is the point I really want to emphasize in this post. 

I usually mention going to local REI networking events but all the ones I know of for you were already covered so I'll just emphasize that you should get out to some and meet other local investors and RE professionals.

Always look at the math analysis and try to look at the subject property before you make an offer or at least have a clause in the sales contract that allows you some time (usually 15 days) to make an inspection orPossibly back out of the deal without a penalty above your earnest money amount.I went to college, which is not mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

I have found a well-made checklist for you to go through: https://www.nar.realtor/law-and-ethics/cybersecurity-checkli...I'd like to emphasize on some point though.Section A:- These are non-negotiable.

All agreed and I’d like to emphasize his section, don’t skim over this.

That 's why I emphasize @Charlie John find a good title company.

In our listing we emphasize that we are pet friendly (dogs only) and that our back yard is fenced and private. 

I'd emphasize the plan with her, what's your exit strategy?  

I can't emphasize this enough.