Newb to Rehab

[Aaron Tackett]

I'm looking to start doing rehabs but not in my area, as my current market is well I doubt it's worth it. I'm looking into a growing area about 2 hours away from me. I don't have my real estate license, but I'm looking into acquiring them. I have access to good investors, myself included. My question is how is the best way to get started? How can I find foreclosures without a real estate agent? Being 2 hours away how do I find good trust worthy contractors? Also any other advice is acceptable.