Any suggestion about area where concentrate search and how to manage the fact that I’m not physically there?

I would now concentrate on paying down or off whatever it is that's affecting you guys credit score wise. 

Hello everyone,I am trying to learn about house flipping, concentrating in the Chicagoland area.I have always heard of many contractor horror stories, I don't want to fall into this trap.How do I find an excellent contractor to flip homes, that is safe and does a great job?

. $100k to $200k houses, higher concentration of multi-family properties, and middle of the road apartments."

I got used to the sound and eventually I had to really concentrate to actually hear the traffic. 

So we are concentrating on investing in multi properties now.  

Coastal wood floors (was custom wood floors but i mostly do normal refinishing and its actually what i like to do) but i do all kinds of floors (for rental units you cant beat coretec) Almost all of my contacts are concentrated on the OBX and they might venture up into currituck but getting them up more towards the metro areas would be harder. also capable of most interior work like trim, cabinets, painting. dont really venture outside of that much unless im DIY

I agree with Julie, concentrate on your credit. 

So I would try a commercial 'water permeable' sealer:http://www.miracote.com/products/miragard_-_vapor_permeable_coatings_and_sealersIf that fails I would be tempted to drill a number of sump holes (to allow a larger concentrated diffusion of moisture) around the slab perimeter.

I chose the secure path years ago concentrating on my career in the Oil & Gas business while raising my children with intentions on picking it up again later in my career.