My rehab clients source from wholesalers or their network - after you get a reputation for flipping a couple, deals will get brought to you all the time. 

If there is someone in your local market with a good reputation for teaching real estate investing, “hands-on”, give that a shot.

With a highly reputable and reliable offer will most flips be bought up and or margins shrink to points where you will not be able to compete?

Why not make your assessment based on his work and/or reputation, not his perceived ability or disability?

What I would do is find a local developer that has a good reputation and/or doing lots of deals and reach out directly asking if they have any projects looking for investment.

I once had an obvious leaking water heater, yet they insisted on sending a plumber to inspect, who said "yep you're right, it's shot".

Hi All, I need a capable, reputable and experienced commercial finance expert's assistance.

I'm not guaranteeing I'll do one, as I want to protect my guys (and my reputation with them) from crazy jobs or unrealistic property owners.

Hey Everybody,I am looking for recommendations for electricians and plumbers who would be willing to inspect/certify work that they did not complete.

For example, if there's a plumbing leak and they say they can handle it, politely decline and send your professional plumber over instead (or do it yourself).Always keep the relationship business-like.