As an investor myself, I need to be creative in sourcing deals so I connect with realtors and contractors who may have access to deals that aren't publicly listed.

You would also need to be at the project site every day watching the work and managing the contractors.

Here’s the quick-and-dirty lowdown to get you started:1️⃣ Where to Look:LoopNet & Crexi: Good for commercial deals, though the best ones go fast.MLS (Multiple Listing Service): Access through a realtor for hidden gems.Auction Sites: Think Auction.com or HUD homes for distressed properties.Direct Mail Campaigns: Target landlords with older properties (especially those with code violations).2️⃣ Systems for Finding Deals (Step-by-Step):Set Your Criteria: Market, budget, unit count, rehab level.Build a Deal Funnel: Use LoopNet, Crexi, wholesalers, auctions, and brokers.Analyze Quickly: Use a property calculator to see if it cash flows.Direct Outreach: Contact sellers or property managers directly.Get Your Network Tight: Property managers, realtors, contractors—they’ll drop the best leads.3️⃣ What Makes a Good Deal:Cash Flow Positive from Day 1.Below Market Value (usually needs rehab).Upside Potential: Think rent increases, better management, or refinancing options.4️⃣ How to Become the Better/Best:Study the Market Like a Hawk.

I'm also checking with some contractors and attorneys in my network.  

Partnering with a strong team—such as a knowledgeable realtor, property manager, and reliable contractors—will also be key to your success.

Then drywalling and everything else can be done by your contractor.

Its all about quality leads, not the tool.This analogy is similar here;   a really good contractor can give a better rsult with crapy materials vs a crapy contractor with top materials

You can ask the contractor if he can identify the cause and if so you can bill back the tenant if they are responsible.2.

We bought it with a HELOC on my mom's primary residence for the first $40k, then hired a contractor for demolition and major renovations, did cosmetics ourselves and used more heloc money totaling $60,000. 1 year later we listed it on VRBO and AIRBNB and refinanced the $100000 into a fixed rate mortgage.

It's unreasonable to expect the PM to drive 90 minutes to look at every job before sending a contractor.