Some of the materials we choose and asked him to pick up (such as flooring) he replaced with low quality materials, I assume to keep more of our money for himself. 

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Don't invest in a market if you can't find a quality PM!

Buy a quality property, stay away from the hood, rehab it as if you would move in, take your time picking a tenant, you'll be find.

The scope of work, quality needed, location etc will determine the cost.

My name is Jaedon Carlisle.I am a new investor looking for 4-plexes and small commerical units.I currently reside in Redding as well and I would be very interested in meetups or any existing groups.As mentioned above, I have noticed very little inventory and the inventory that exists seems to be very expesnive relative to what I believe constitutes a good deal (at least in my inexperienced view).I am 26 and looking to make this my career.

You'll get differing amounts and qualities of leads depending on the type of marketing, but also depending on who you're marketing to and where.

@Nick HulmeMaking improvements to your primary to make it high quality enough to rent above market rents, rent it.

I'm particularly interested in what tactics people have implemented for sourcing quality deals (not the I need 100% financing bs)Would you:1.

I have personally been the guy who hasn't pulled permits and got caught...by far one of the worst experiences of my investing career.