If smoke is smelled go knock on doors till you find the source.

@Scott VoiersSome random comments to this thread:110% agree with @Jay Hinrichs that you solely focus on your practice at this point.

Hi,We are real estate acquisition experts who are wondering how we can help you to more efficiently and effectively source off-marketreal estate projects and build your pipeline.

Anyway I explained to him that I had most of the money from various sources.

Consider a co-signer or learn the skill of sourcing leads and offering sellers a lease option purchase. 

I still have plenty more to explore, but am I just going to be treading water if I keep looking for contractors through online sources (yelp, homeadvisor) that won't blow my budget?

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Here's your order of appearance:1 - Education2 - Money source/qualify3 - Education4 - Market Analysis5 - Learn6 - Sources or targets for buyers7 - Knowledge 8 - Sources for properties9 - More Money sources10 - ...I'm forgetting something,...let me see. 

There was one tenant that was sourced with the PM and she was a nightmare from the date she moved in.  

I have an eye for good design and can manage projects by sourcing good quality contractors for the best cost.