He locked in a deal that would later bring in a $40,000-$50,000 assignment fee.Here’s the kicker: as Dylan was leaving, another investor pulled up to meet the seller—just minutes too late.

I think it's more about the people honestly - if I decide that I'm going that route than I'd narrow it down to 4 or 5 cities and I'd try to meet some agents and property management companies from there. 

I'll start: I use an online rent collection platform that allows tenants to schedule auto-pay via ACH transfer, or my tenants can drop a check off directly at my bank. 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

I spent a decade in advertising, before founding and running a custom wood shop for another decade, so 'm pretty good at the self-promotion.I agree with you that the more gorilla approach would be most effective and that's actually what i've been doing – calling RE agents in my service area with active listings, introducing myself to property managers and leasing agents...To answer your question, I will have to handle the work myself for 6-12 months to build out the SOPs and field service management systems, but I have a lot of relationships for those looking to "do the work".I'll check out the meet up and would love to grab a cup of coffee, I'll shoot you an email.

Are you attractive tenants that meet your screening criteria readily and keeping them as long as you budget for (vacancy rate)?

Most cities have regular real estate meet ups for investors which is often the easiest way to meet local flippers.

You can set it up so that it happens pretty much any schedule.

Learn and save for a year before you do anything and meet as many other local investors as you can.

@Anibal SanchezHave you looked into attending local meetings and joining Facebook groups?