He assembled a list of enough ready/able money partners to do enough deals that eventually he needed no money partners as he moved to bigger and better properties.

I'm a new investor looking to make my first investment purchase, so would love to connect with other investors, start assembling a team and learn. 

Now we just have to get with our Architect and Engineer to assemble the rest of the stuff we need for our Renovations Permit.

There is a lot of furniture assembly required unless you opt to buy assembled.

But it also takes a lot more work to be thrifty than just placing a giant retail order and assembling some furniture.

I am seeking to assemble a team of professionals who can provide valuable guidance as I embark on this journey.

I'd happy to hop on a strategy call and assist in analyzing anything you have so you can keep the assembly line moving, assuming those are your intentions.Best of luck!

That being said, there are many neighborhoods just outside the city that could have a nice return for you - just depends on your strategy.Also, being out of town, I would try to assemble a team before buying (plumber, electrician, etc.) because you are going to need people that you trust in case of an emergency.

Is it really that much cheaper to assemble a kit than just build a basic structure?

Most flippers she knows are using the ready to assemble cabinets because they are inexpensive and some cabinet manufacturing companies offer nice, modern and trendy finishes.