Local Facebook groups can be a valuable resource when looking for a handyman.

If it's a consultation with him personally - it should be very valuable.

For the record, I purchased (or got free) a book from Joe years ago called "Brilliant at the Basics" and it was legitimately a valuable resource that helped me in my business.  

Can you do contracting work on properties and learn valuable skills that will help you remodel properties, flip them, or otherwise learn as much as possible about the construction trade? 

They can offer valuable insights into the local market, potential rental yields, and specific considerations for a rehab project like the one you're planning.

Time is a valuable resource and "spending" it everywhere at once isn't worth the effort.

If there are any helpful answers, I believe such responses would also be valuable to others in my position.Thank You! 

Quote from @Ana Maria: Thanks Greg for the valuable points about taxes.

The closer to get to i94 the more valuable it’ll be, but it won’t go crazy like Logan or Avondale.  

She jumped into the BRRR method and found some unexpected challenges, but also some great successes.When I started out, I realized that having a solid network was more valuable than any textbook could teach me.