Pick a few that sound ok on the phone and go in and talk to them.

Also pick ONE area and focus on it, don't try and do it all from day one.  

First pick a neighborhood that you are either in or close to.

In states like Oklahoma where it seems so cheap to pick up property, I don't understand why more people don't make it a priority to buy.

I live in the Seven Hills area so I am hoping to pick some brains and possibly meet some seasoned investors around the LV area.

I picked up a book from my aunt who invested in real estate a long time ago and currently owns several rental properties across the U.S. and it peaked my interest.

This does not require much of any marketing money to start and to get deals closed.First pick a neighborhood that you are either in or close to.

Absolutely make use of all the online tools available throughout the processEvaluate resumes and reviews/recommendations from trusted resouces, peers and past clients (like you would on LinkedIn for example)Narrow down your search to the top candidates and schedule in-person interviewsChoose your top 3-4 final candidates and check referencesThen ask at least three to provide bids for your scope of work requiredEvaluate the bids and pick your top candidate...then there is one crucial step left...Make sure to take an in person look at the physical finished work your final chosen contractor has done recently.Like almost everything else in real estate, choosing a great contractor requires time and effort.  

I would love to pick your brain and go from there.

I live in the Seven Hills area so I am hoping to pick some brains and possibly meet some seasoned investors around the LV area.