All Forum Posts by: Kevin Sharman

@Paul Ortiz 

Thank you for the recommendation. 

http://www.biggerpockets.com/users/andrewcordle

Thank you for the response.  I agree with you that I would be better off doing it in my own back yard and that the task is going to be difficult.

Would you recommend piking just one or two cities to focus on instead of going after the best deals that I come across?

I have been interested in the greater Atlanta area and would greatly appreciate any advice or referral of good people to work with.

Kevin

I am new to BP and new to investing as well.  I am very interested in flipping houses but find my local area, Bellevue, WA, to be quite above the price points that I would like to do my first several flips.  I have done a lot of research and listened to many experienced investors and it all points to great opportunities in other states around the country.

What is the best way to put together a team that can do all the parts to a successful flip from my place without having to get on a plane and checking up on it every weekend?

I am looking at houses that just need cosmetic rehabs and not total rebuilds or houses with structural issues.  I have not flipped a house before and understand that there are going to be mistakes and things that I learn along the way.  That is one major reason why I want to start with lower priced homes and minimize my risk.

My only experience so far is buying one rental home that did not need any rehab.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.