Hey BP,Over the last few years, my team and I have sold and closed over 25 transactions a month in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

My partner Christopher and I are currently making headway in assembling our real estate team!  

Also does anyone have any specific markets that they recommend I check out and begin to analyze deals & piece together a team to help me land my first deal?

I also agree with @Jeff Schechter - get on a plane and go see the operation, meet the team, see the neighborhood, and the typical property type they are selling.

Are you using your team to do contract work on other properties other than your own flips?

He’s been very vague in correspondence and places blame on my team but not me.  

Also, I guess that lots of you have maid market visits like this so if you have any suggestions of “must do” action items for an out of state real estate investor that would be great.Scheduled Plans Meet with local connection (friend REI) – general discussion over locations, economy, having a good time and meeting other people.Meet with Agent – first Face to Face meeting + attend showing of researched property at that timeMeet with PM – first Face to Face meeting, meet the team, see previous work available for rent, request to meet other professionals in the industryAttend local REIA meetings (I looked at the local REIA and they have 3 meetings on that week.)Personal time - drive through Concord + Gastonia (secondary markets except Charlotte city) main locations and get an eye view of “lower condition” propertiesAppreciate your comments.Thank, Guy

@Kosh Nathan As someone who started investing out of state with turnkey properties in 2012, I advise going to the market and meeting the team, viewing their rehabs, and the neighborhoods before you close on your first deal.  

You want to make sure you have your CPA added to your team before the rush of tax season.Good luck!

If I weree you I would interview to be on Team instead of a solo agent in a Brokerage.