This would be my first venture into real estate so I'm not sure how to go about figuring out if this will work.I would like to build new houses to rent.I'm unable to do any of the labor and quite a bit short on cash.However; I have 4 acres of unimproved land in an unincorporated part of a north east suburb in the Dallas area.2000 sq ft houses sell for around $190 sq ft and rent between say $1700-2300.In addition to building the actual houses it seems like this would require a lot of other large expenses for example a road (possibly gravel), electricity, water, septic systems, fiber, and cable services installed.I get the impression, if this was a financially viable strategy there'd be more talk on Bigger Pockets about it. 

(pressure treated wood contains pesticides)Solar hot water heater or on demand tankless Low flow faucet fixtures and toiletsNon-VOC (volatile organic chemicals) paint, caulks and sealantsReverse osmosis household water filtration systemRecycled tile, bamboo or cork wood flooring with non-toxic underlayment, or natural fiber carpeting (most standard laminate and carpeting contains toxic sealers and chemical treaments/dyes)Greywater recycling system for plumbing

Fiber to the Unit or a Property-Wide WiFi) new build/pre-existing, construction materials, layout, and access etc.Julie

Just because you bought a building, invested in a business, or laid some fiber cable does not mean you hit the finish line.   

I was recently quoted $4000 for 10 carbon fiber wall anchors To fix secure a bowing basement wall.  

We have gotten down to either vinyl siding or cement fiber.  

Also, ask about fiber reinforcement for the shotcrete.

Along with their overall lack of product knowledge and application, their profit margins on products such as vinyl siding, fiber cement siding, windows and roofing materials are ungodly high!

Many people think asbestos will jump right out and get you, but it's not like that and generally is safe as long as you're not breathing airborne fibers.

Our property is very close to high-speed internet fiber and there is a shortage of office, including home office, type spaces here in the SF Bay Area.