Then I would shop locally first - they will have best rates 

You will hire 2-3 of the wrong contractors also and lose 10-15k in walkway money.Your first try should be to do a flip as a smaller partner with someone else, a friend, a local investor from a meetup, so you can learn the ropes, know how to manage a crew, etc.

And I would argue he's smarter than the average bear.I have a rental that has been vacant for six months (I'm holding it for a charitable organization) and costing me over $2,000 a month.

Can have a local attorney draw one up 

I'm headed up in February for a ski trip with the family and was going to schedule some appointments locally, but wanted to ask the BP community as well.

Here are some of the responsibilities.Financial Management:Overseeing the HOA's budget and financesCollecting dues and managing delinquenciesMaintaining financial records and generating reportsCommunication and Administration:Acting as a liaison between the HOA board and residentsDisseminating information through newsletters and noticesResponding to homeowner inquiries and concernsScheduling and facilitating HOA board meetingsMaintaining the Community:Overseeing maintenance and repairs of common areasEnforcing the HOA's Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)Managing vendors and ensuring adherence to contractsSupervising common areas like pools, gyms, and landscapingOther Responsibilities:Planning and organizing community eventsHelping to resolve disputes among residentsStaying compliant with local and state lawsThe PM doesn't go on-site is very weird, it's called Property Manager for a reason, to oversee the property. 

It’s always a good idea to visit the areas, connect with local real estate experts, and really get a feel for the market dynamics.

Most of the local title companies can help you close the deal.

I have always found that using a local credit union or business-friendly bank and putting my properties into commercial loans with those banks has been the easiest and simplest way.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.