So, with $4,000, here is my plan:Phase 1: June/July 2017 (Summer Semester)- Groundwork Continue market research with "boots on the ground" (I have been reading as much as I can about the Charlotte area market)Join local REIA, contact local investors to build a solid network, and find potential JV partners for flipsStart Marketing around mid JulyPhase 2: Mid July-December 2017 (Fall Semester)- Marketing, WholesalingStart with Bandit signsFacebook adsDrive for dollarsGoals:Net $15k in wholesales by 2018Net $15k on at least 1 flipHit the ground runningAs you can tell, it's a fairly rudimentary plan that has room for improvement.

In that case i would advise partner with someone whom you can trust and who is willing to do the ground work.

in yoiur situation I would just get the lead from the wholesaler and you do your own due diligence.. if they want to provide due diligence thats find but it can't be trusted its your dollars not theirs. approach just like your buying any other asset.. you do the ground work and satisfy yourself on condition and values etc.... do not rely on the seller ( wholesaler).. as human nature creates an atmosphere of puffing to down right mis representation  LOL...

Other wise a buyer needs to jump on a plane and go search this all out for themselves and spend a lot of time on the ground work with a local agent and make your offers.. there is a fine balance here. 

This may cause the expanse of future properties to be slow at first but my hope is that this method insures the continued ownership of the property thus laying the groundwork of a portfolio rather then the flipping game of constantly owning and selling properties.I was wondering if this is the most effective method or if there may be another method of going about your first investment property?

Rather than throw all Turnkey companies in the same bucket of swamp water, you should give some good advice...how about this...Ariella, you're really going to need an excellent team on the ground working with you on a daily/weekly basis to setup you property and manage it over the long term.

I like someone who does all of the ground work for me.Finding dealsWalking the property and seeing how much rehab it needs, taking pics and vids if neededFinding contract and walking contractor through propertyMeeting inspector at property.

- I agree there are more important things and but I'm in Russia just waiting to get home to Denver, which will make it a little easier to search for deals- and meanwhile I'm trying to take this time to lay some groundwork

Has both value in our Teak Plantation holdings, but also due to the location, has Appreciation value due to the development that has already occurred in that location.Lay your groundwork and get ready when your market turns to a Buyers' market.

But I do have a close friend a Realtor, A DIY and and Accountant rolled in one to do the groundwork for me.