How do you ensure the vitality of 20k? What are some effective methods in which you can invest? Conservative and aggressive methods please

Hi all - what are your best tips and recommendations for finding a general contractor? 

@Evan Polaski any tips on how best to budget for repairs within taking a percentage every month.

I'm looking for tips and advice on different strategies to connect with cash buyers.

I believe this isn’t a guarantee so any tips to help assure it’s a guarantee would be greatly appreciated.

@Justin GottusoThe unique tax thing about Ohio compared to other states in the county is the abundance of locality/municipality returns within Ohio.You may be required to file a separate locality return if you are doing business within that locality.I.E. if you have a rental in Cleveland and Cincinnati, you may be required to file a Federal Return, Ohio State Return and two separate locality returns.Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.

Thank you for the advice/tips! 

Looking  people involved with the CTREIA, tips on establishing an LLC, finding a great real estate attorney, and property manager.

Please share tips or where I should start?

As said in the title, I would love to start investing in the Peoria area mostly in Bradley, and would love any tips and guidance from those who have done it.