Know all the streets, how much properties are trading for, go to all the open houses, research what is going on in the local business market (local newspapers, online forums can help with this).3.

Large number of counties are even online now so would save you even more time. 

On line there are any number of free "project schedule" spreadsheets that you can download.Next time, use this to assign time frames to segments of work.Break down  the payment schedule and assign draws to phase completions and passing inspections.

@Brian GibbonsHey, I'm fairly new to this online community but I was just wondering if I can legally Assign a lease option agreement for 3-5% of the purchase price to a tenant buyer? 

I'm hoping to find or create a rei meet up group locally as I was only able to find one listed online and never got a call back so I assume it is no longer happening.

I'm hoping to find or create a rei meet up group locally as I was only able to find one listed online and never got a call back so I assume it is no longer happening.

I've been circling the investment online world for about a year now.  

PM me if you can't find their info online and tell them I sent you.

I've gotten quite a few calls over the years from people who have seen the property's photos online and immediately say they'll give me a deposit and sign the lease.My response is always the same - I don't rent to anyone who hasn't seen the property and gone through the approval process.

@Robert Wright go online and check the uses allowed for commercial.