I am a retired RE Broker with decades in the business and thinking of returning to it as either a Wholesaler or a Fix and Flipper, areas I have completed before and have experience in, and, having performed a lot of due diligence, I once again have been confronted by con men saying they are not gurus then try to sell me a service at $97 per month, or $129 p/m ( billed annually, with no trial period and no refund which comes out to being charged (1,548.00 ) along with other shysters charging upwards of $20,000 for a level in which I could actually MEET the Guru and bow before him in abject humility and profess my undying devotion to him for his enlightenment, while making my wallet lighter and my stress greater.

Great to meet you Savannah!

I have yet to find a real estate agent eager to help kick-start my investing journey, so I am open to having conversations and meeting new agents.

I'm excited to introduce Nuovo Management Corporation (aka Nuovo Corp), where we bring creativity and integrity to property renovations, flips, and preservation services.

That seems like a huge headache, managing an STR from out of state and meeting the material participation hours from OOS.

**Schedule a Meeting** - **Set Up a Face-to-Face Meeting**: If possible, arrange to meet the seller in person.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

It also makes cleaning easier, as you don't get that layer of nastiness where the sink meets the counter.But, if this is a low end, low rent type area, probably best to do it as cheap as possible.  

Two - In my due diligence, it looks like the only real option to make this unit legal is a special permit and variance, therefore, causing me to update the whole building with sprinklers, fire alarm, and meeting stretch code (certainly not enough meat on the bone for this route).  

Some properties require only cosmetic upgrades, while others may need extensive repairs to meet local codes and buyer expectations.