Hello BiggerPockets,After reading numerous books from the BiggerPockets library and spending more time on Loopnet than I would like to admit, it is time for me to put some of this knowledge into action. 

. - there are numerous ways to achieve sweat equity from boring but true rehabs, to development, to various localized sophisticated options

I work with institutional capital as well as a variety of private money resources to finance such things, but don't again, don't expect to find "low" rates and fees for such.Many investors I come across run into this problem with financing even though they've built up a cash cow... it is hard to understand sometimes, but be aware of the challenges and make sure you have financing options in place for what you are doing before you jump too far in.  

In my opinion, Lincoln and Omaha (and surrounding suburbs) are going to be the best markets for the short and long term for a variety of reasons. 

Post it in the Sub To Facebook group and you will get numerous replies to help you.

They are in a variety of price ranges. 

I have numerous in mind that I saved on Zillow and Redfin.

Like you, I also love the design aspect and wide variety of potential renters this type of strategy works for. 

Connecting with others will accelerate your learning process in a strong market with numerous opportunities.Good luck!

My new property manager (PM) is now involved, and I’m hopeful this will be resolved soon.Over the past year, I've encountered numerous issues with this company.