Yes, operations is a big part of that, especially for anyone that wants to be a business for the long-term.If I were you, I would be talking to office brokers about partnering more than an online forum.   

Any development work they've done on the property also becomes your property.If the property becomes yours, you could try to sell it back to them quickly and below market for a nice profit.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

They are highly secretive however - no online presence under their names while being very tech-advanced, they also installed like seven cameras around the house perimeter.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

I'm looking to do a cash out refi on a duplex I have, but I cannot find any reviews online or much of an online presence for them.

@Brittany MyrickIf I were getting started in real estate investing in New England, I’d focus on researching local market trends, especially job growth, rental demand, and the broader economic outlook.

If you've got to ask a question on an online forum about managing an out of state or out of country renovation, you aren't ready to do this on your own.

Quote from @Sarah Kensinger: Quote from @John Underwood: Wouldn't it be cheaper to order everything online and have it shipped to house?

You want to focus on markets that work with your plan and also where you have a personal connection with someone, even if you build that on the internet.