You already recognize there will be a ramp up stage where you personally invest more time in the development. 

If you're going to be calling people, recognize that getting quality leads and numbers takes real effort.If it's the latter, and people aren't spending much time on the phone with you, that's ok. 

Though, you really have to study the market and know what areas you want to invest in so that you can recognize opportunities when they come to you. 

@Russell ButlerThis is one of those situations in which BP unfortunately fails to recognize the % of people that access the forum via mobile.

If you consistently analyze properties, it will be much easier to recognize a good deal when it shows up.

Sure, there are anomalies which you should recognize, but list price means nothing to ARVs.

Not sure if you've been back much since leaving for school but the city has definitely changed a good bit in the last 4 years and is currently widely-recognized as one of the best real estate markets for the following decade.

I recognize that I won’t be able to fully do so from afar, and eventually have to come down and spend some time at local meetups and pound the pavement a little bit to get a better feel for the market.

You are smart to see far enough ahead to recognize this as a huge problem Account Closed. 

Trust that successful people will recognize and appreciate your drive at this age and may want to help you succeed.