I am GC and I’ve been called numerous times to clean out other peoples work , even from so Called contractors.

We buy for our own F&F fund and source for Invitation, Tricon, others and Marc is right, unless you have an army looking on the MLS...and we do...finding deals is tough. 

@Uri Elazar The following document explains exactly when the 1099-MISC form is required, and it also lists the numerous exceptions (including payments made by credit card) when a 1099-MISC form is not required:https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1099msc.pdf

Pete FL) and have studied numerous other markets (principally Chicago IL and Toledo OH) over the past 20 years. 

You can use the proceeds on down payments for numerous smaller properties. 

Meeting online with introductory posts followed by additional posts to Facebook groups help us develop a sense of familiarity for one another.Some investors organize weekly meet-ups and extend invites to group members.

   - Read numerous biggerpockets posts, podcasts, youtube channels etc

I decided initially to not allow people to apply without invitation, but have had several people request to apply sight-unseen.

I have known tenants who have invited all of their friends bring their laundry because the "water is free." 

There are numerous books you can buy here from seasoned, successful, knowledgeable investors like @Brandon Turner @David Greene @J Scott @Joshua Dorkin and plenty more professional.