In the long run, you're really counting on appreciation which makes it more risky.Your best bet is to possibly invest alongside other investors who are involved with experienced rehabbers in the area.  

About 2 blocks latter I was sideways In a ditch, 3.5 hours later waiting for the tow truck that is now stuck right along side of me. 

At the highest level you can either raise debt (basically borrowing the money from your investors) or equity (the investors become part owners in the property.)Debt is obviously simpler and it allows you to retain ownership but, investors may not be interesting in just lending.With equity, I will take fees in 4 ways 1- acquisition fee for putting together the deal paid at closing2- asset management fee: between 1 and 3% of gross rents paid monthly for my day to day management3-share of cash flows (usually between 10 and 30%)4-share of cash flows (usually between 10 and 30%)**Your 100k would be treated as an investor dollar alongside what your investors put in. 

Looks like you do it all.My dad is from Cincinnati and I'm looking forward to referring and working alongside.

This place was in an excellent location close to the bay and along side million dollar homes. 

From my networking through BP I found another local investor and have began working alongside his company as an acquisitions manager!

Alongside fear of returns was killing me every single day.

And can you build along side the Nationals?

But it's already riding the wave of improvement, and govt throwing a few hundred mil more at it, so I'll put my $6K chip alongside them...

You do not need to be a property manager, though you might wind up working alongside a few.Best,Nancy Roth