I have lots of local connections with contractors, vendors and brokers, doesn't hesitate to reach out.  

And I'm speaking as a Contractor....

I'm a project manager that serves as a general contractor for real estate professionals.

Do folks here just let their contractor handle it?

The key is having a clear plan and taking action.Start by building a strong team—find contractors, realtors, and property managers you trust.

^This.Also great for contractors, agents, and everything else.

In addition to the Chula Vista bay front redevelopment, South Bay also has the Brown Field expansion.  

Tell us where you are from, where you are looking to invest, the strategies you want to pursue, and who you want to network with, be it local investors, agents, lenders, property managers, contractors, or more. 

The chimney contractor replaced the cap, but requires the branches be trimmed before he can perform repairs on the chimney because it is still leaking into the fire place after the cap was replaced. 

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamI know a lot of out of state investors that buy in Columbus, Ohio