We have our own personal home, but are interested in the idea of having some rental properties to generate additional income and build wealth. 

So I suppose there are 3 routes, you can reach out directly to suppliers to try to build a relationship, use a service like Minoan, or join a buyers group and just reap discounts.

From what I understand, it can be a lucrative way to build wealth over time.

I even use Skype and TeamViewer to communicate with clients so I'd highly recommend looking for one of the best with great references that interviews well with you.So look for someone you can connect with that works out for your situation.Feel free to ask here if you have questions

Unless you plan to pair it with a construction division or can build out a brokerage and the property management is utilized to bring in and/or retain business, it's not a great business to be in if you plan to manage 3rd party assets.

I am always paying attention to job sites that are similar in scopes to my own and build sub contractor relationships that way.

I'm looking for events that attract a good mix of real estate investors, agents, and other professionals where I can showcase our lending solutions and build relationships.

Even brand new builds will require repairs.  

We have a condo that we plan to keep as a rental and start building a portfolio.

They add $100k to $150k of value to the property in year 1 and build equity at a 5% rate per year.