Where I am, land is pretty expensive, but the lot I was referring to was literally just a fenced dirt lot. 

I've heard good things about Oklahoma, but it is very far from CA and I personally wouldn't bet on very speculative developments across the country.

Personally, my investment funds will be targeted elsewhere for the foreseeable future. 

I am the kind of person who loves finding deals and am quite good at it but don't have the capital.

The most important thing is to interview each person and do your due diligence on what matters to you.

But since that is the choice you have made: I don't know what it is like in Pueblo; but in Mesa County where I live there is a person on staff that walks you through the process and the necessary paperwork that needs to be filed (they don't fill it out for you - just provide the steps).

Make sure to do an in depth analysis  for past 5 years of the neighborhood as to how many appreciated and do a comp with the one you are trying to buyHave a strategy to do Value add example kitchen remodeling , have  good references for contractorsAttend a  REI meetup in that area and also scour Facebook groupsHave an exit strategy in place in case things go slightly south

I'm especially intrigued with the Office Hours, and that he apparently personally coaches you through RE strategies/challenges. 

@Lloyd PreeceRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

"Blocking the market" only occurs in the commerical insurance world - not personal lines.2.