Forming a Successful Team in Anchorage, AK

[Curtis Johnson]

I signed up on Bigger Pockets several months ago and as I have followed the posts, webcasts, and read recommended books have become excited to start investing in real estate in Anchorage, AK.  I am now at a point where I am ready to start assembling a team to begin finding and flipping homes in the area.  My long term strategy is to invest in rental properties, but in the short term I plan to flip homes to build capital and gain a better understanding of the area.  As I have a full time job and will not be able to manage the day to day activities of the rehab work, I am looking for a good general contractor to be part of the team.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a good GC?  Also, I would like to start looking for a real estate attorney and and accountant who can help me set up my business to be successful in the long run.  My wife and I are very excited about pursuing this opportunity and I appreciate any advice or suggestions for members of the investing community in Anchorage.

Also, I have been looking for a REI club in Anchorage but have not been able to find one. Can anyone give me information relating to when there will be a meet-up or an event as I would like to attend and get to know the investing community a little better?

Thank you.