If a contractor listed you as a reference for a bathroom remodel and I came over to look at he work they did.

And reality no matter who is teaching you..

Third-party referrals work since few people do any due diligence. 

There's plenty of great areas for REI up there, no?

Depending upon your background, there is no right or wrong answer?

Maybe an investor is flipping a lot of properties and you could offer to pick up and deliver materials to his crews, clean the work sites every night, bring his crew lunch, or whatever.Find a way to make yourself useful to them, and they will reciprocate.

Hi @Jinxiang XuFoundation repair is common but no pipeline replacement, it depends on the age of the property, but in your situation it could be due to the foundation work done.Service prices are in all ranges.

Any recommendations of a good realtor who understands the needs of an out-of-state investor who works the Lorain area of OH would greatly be appreciated.

It requires no money upfront, so you will join thousands of others trying to do the same in your market.

Work in progress.