Look for motivated sellers off market and market via cold calling and or direct mail, geofencing, advertising and the like.A good wholesaler is as @Ericka Parrott mentioned, direct to seller, did good underwriting and can deliver an actual "Deal" whether buy and hold or flip. 

We have created work instructions for every step of the process so we can maintain consistency in how we evaluate properties, communicate with tenants, market our properties, handle rent increases, manage property turnover, etc..... 

I'm really looking forward to your blog and hearing about your experiences in these markets.

Just do thorough research on the local market and have a solid plan for managing the properties remotely.Good luck!

You’ll want to make sure your property is styled and stocked to fit the target market catering to what Big Bear has to offer and what guests expect.

In many states I get people 90%/100% even for beginners, CA is not one of them however has investing in that state is often pricey and lengthy timeline wise.In smaller markets between the ohio valley and the colorado rockies, there are pockets where newbies can sneak into the game for cheap and for quick. 

I would consider getting 1-2 deals on market before you purchase off-market.

I realizing the duplex conversion strategy is more complex I probably wouldn't try it on my first property, just want to get a sense of what's possible in the Chattanooga market :) Thanks!

I don't do any marketing. 2.

Be careful when you select entity types.A pass-through entity in the United States, such as an LLC, may not hold the same characteristics in Canada.What market are you looking to invest in?