Do not try to do everything yourself.Have good and experienced Team members are professionals that can help you meet your goals.  

I am always looking for additional people to be a part of my team.

It's great to have experienced folks here. :) 

I've recently started investing in Omaha but am no expert in the state so will leave more experienced locals to answer your other questions!

Treat your contractor as a member of your team.

Remember that the cost of real estate means nothing if you don't have a good team in place to manage it for you.

Her and her team would be glad to help you out.  

I'm getting real close to pulling the trigger, just want to make sure I have a good team in place before I do.

HiI am getting started in REI and working on building up my contact list of other investors, attorneys, handymen and other friends.A little about meI have been studying real estate basics for the last 6 years, helped few of my own close friends ( my own home) buy and sell houses just to learn the trade but not for commissionWith my education and bit of experience, just started venturing in this new field but puruing very actively and aggressively.I realized having a good team along side in my journey will truly be helpful and mutually beneficial.Please reach out with your interests in REI and how we will be able to help each other.I live in the nw suburbs in Chicago area and currently working on a townhouse deal.

If you keep failing  after you offer you might have to go elsewhere and budget for property management that is experienced and who you can trust and call regularly to ask how it is going so you do not have to do a bunch of traveling.If you have got to travel, you should consider the bigger towns in Texas.