You just pick up the phone and contact the owners.

My co worker flips house and every time I pick her brain I fully don't understand the process behind house flipping esp the lending process.

But generally in Texas, a lot of the distressed houses that you pick up are going to need some level of foundation repair. 

I know inventory has been pretty tough there.I have 12-doors in Detroit and am picking up a duplex next month to make it 14.

Hey Daniel,I think it really depends on what your strategy is.If you are planning to pick the market, furnish and manage the property then education will be extremely beneficial.If you are partnering with an experienced agent/manager then a lot of the guesswork is taken out.I'm based out of central FL and have helped multiple Canadians purchase investments in FL.

I had several clients reject this deal because they were worried that the market might decline in value, so I picked it up.

Cleveland and Dayton are 3+ hours apart so I would probably pick on or the other.

No matter what strategy you pick, sacrifice is required.

Pick a QI to work with; they should hold your hand through the rest.  

Picture it like a dart board—areas farther from the center experience increasing pressure, leading to appreciation if you plan to cherry pick any to hold onto.