First-time Investor: Out of State (unseen)

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Hi BP community, 

I have been looking at properties within the $20,000-$30,000 range in Cleveland to do a flip. Alternatively, to rehab then STR or MTR. I prefer a flip first to make $ to do my first buy and hold. I have come across a few properties online and I am talking to agents but given that I have no experience, does anyone have advice on how to get started in OOS investing/flipping, gut rehabbing, finding a trustworthy contractor in Cleveland etc.