Build connections with local professionals, talk to them in person, and value there time over yours.

Feel free to connect if you have any specific questions about, but this is the best general advise.

Hi BiggerPockets community,I’m new to real estate investing and currently running a remote operation to help connect investors with distressed homeowners and foreclosed properties across various markets.

I've read all the posts providing posters personal opinions based on their experience, knowledge, biases, and specializations within the real estate field.  

Even after moving 2.5 years ago, I continued to self-manage because I had a solid network of connections that made it pretty easy to handle remotely.That said, it eventually came down to wanting my time back.

Let's connect so I can get you on my exclusive investors list.

Find someone local (and you can almost always make that connection here on BP) and ask for the opportunity to connect and pick their brain.  

Connecting with local contractors or experienced investors in your area is also very helpful for getting accurate numbers.For ARV you’ll want to look at comps; You can start on Zillow or Realtor.com but I highly suggest connecting with a local agent.

Does anyone have any advice for people starting out in this competitive field?

If you're in need of a Property Management or Maintenance Team, feel free to reach out and connect with me.