We've taken over DIY managed properties and about 20% of the time it doesn't work out.

Wegg,I believe this thread was started by you & correct me if I am wrong, but your situation doesn't seem to be about building 2 homes, it's about issues with funding the new construction project, right? 

Real estate is local, but your network doesn’t have to be.

For real, it doesn't even matter.

Social media (or a secondary website, like a blog, or any other personal website that provides value) serves as a nurturing media, where prospects can learn more about you.I have developed the 3 pillars of conversion.A strategy that turns conversions into a 100% reliable mathematical equation.The 3 pillars are:CompetencePersonalityCredibility.For a prospect to convert into a lead, 1) they need to be the right audience (it doesn't matter how much Ketchup you put on a baby-cow burger, you won't be able to sell to a vegan.

But, we now live across the country and managing from this far just doesn't make sense for us anymore so we are ready to sell.

But that doesn't mean they can be perfect for you.You may be in a situation where you don't even need one however. 

That's the only solution and it doesn't require fifteen paragraphs to explain or justify.

That doesn't mean it is a good deal.  

Just because someone is good at something doesn't mean they can coach or teach.