I think that areas where young folks enjoy living is probably best given that affordable housing is a real issue in the metro.

HVAC contractors will use soffits and closets to run the duct work.  

Closing and fixing a house def takes up more then the remaining 1/2 a job even as I do hire out as much to contractors. 

Do you know where these people get quality work and contractors for that price?

They can connect you with other rockstar team members like lenders, inspectors, contractors, insurance, attorneys, etc.     

Following David Green's Core 4 strategy (realtor, contractor, property manager, and lender) gives confidence to invest anywhere.

I have comps pulled, and my next step is to get a contractor/estimator out here to give me a better idea of rehab costs.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy traveling (who doesn't?)

While many were clawing over the Smokies, Joshua Tree etc and saying that you should only invest in vacation destinations I was quietly investing in a midsize city and enjoy great occupancy 10.5-11 months of the year.

The Gator Method offers a variety of lending strategies, and it's not just about one isolated technique.Now, to shift away from uninformed allegations: I joined the group to further my education after passing my 3 state of FL general contractor exams.