Cincinnati has multiple locations of Fast Track Auctions ("FTA"). FTA sells Amazon and Big Box returns. Mostly garbage. But, what they also sell is discontinued and misordered Lowes and Home Depot Merch.I have purchas...

Just moved to the Augusta area in Georgia and am excited to meet local agents, contractors, property managers, as well as fellow investors.

I am in the process of getting my contractors license, and i could have it in a matter of months.

Paypal is OK, which works for most instances when I need to pay contractors etc.

I will be injecting new funds every year.Full Control: I enjoy analyzing deals and prefer to have full control over my investments, so syndication is not an option.Given that I'm a complete newbie in real estate, I would greatly appreciate your advice on the following:Selection Criteria: What factors should I prioritize when choosing properties?

I am a contractor will be doing that all myself.Yes, I would be the PM but of course you're right I should account for that!

I hired a handyman to do all of that work which was cheaper than going with an electrician and a contractor. 

Any comments about their network of lenders, realtors, and contractors? 

As a contractor I love it there because of the customer service 

We actually both enjoy our job (despite some scheduling conflicts once in a while).