I flip and rehab homes back home in Philadelphia, but it took 2 years to build up a trusted team and partners on the ground.

Moving into the next phase of trying to locate investors investor realtors, and local BP members in that market to reach out too and assist with locating properties we can add value to for rehabs and or buy and holds.

That's more challenging unless you have boots-on-the-ground

@Jonathan Farber some local lenders will lend if you have a local address, so you will have to reach out to some boots on the ground in that market.

I have a property manager on the ground but her findings are only a couple of contractors whose bids are out of my budget.

Hi Cosette,I'm in the wausau area and i know a couple of good realtors but there is definitely a need for a more active boots on the ground approach or solid management here due to weather, condition/age of the properties, and proper screening of tenants(big issue in the area but getting better)If you are serious about getting something in the area definitely do your homework and I might have been through the property already probably and might be able to give some insight.

@Tal C.Number one I would say is to choose your target markets, neighborhoods and then put together your team on the ground before starting to look at any properties.

I am looking at some "fix up from the ground up" properties.

Maybe the ground slopes toward the house?

I have seen ground up construction of 2 bed 2 baths for under $150k.