I started out only doing one rehab at a time, but I have subsequently expanded to currently working on four different rehab projects simultaneously.I have made many mistakes and I have learned countless lessons while rehabbing properties in a very diverse area like Baltimore city in just the last 10 months. 

I remember countless novice flippers who walked away from multiple properties during the last RE slide after that $335K buy with 30K rehab wouldnt list for $315K.

You have spent countless hours researching your landlord, added moving costs and relocation fees are adding a lawyer and court time.

I have listened to countless podcasts and read several books.

I invest predominantly out of state and had success just like countless others.

I've found countless auction sites but it's a bit messy, and I am wondering if there are government sources of information that I'm missing.Looking especially for knowledge and experience from developers. ;-]Thanks in advance!!

To be clear, I have already found an old knife, countless nails/screws, metal fragments (presumably from the son's hobby of busting up furniture), batteries... you name it. 

Originally, I felt doing wholesales was the way to start out, but as I circle neighborhoods, talk to investors, sort through the homes I get from being on buyers lists -- it's much easier to find and do rehab.I know and trust two project management services who charge a flat fee to manage rehabs and getting myself a rehab won't require 100+ calls, $2500+ in direct mail, circling neighborhoods and countless bandit signs.

Of course, interview countless property managers and make sure they will do a good job for you, since you are going to be so far away.

This provides specific products for full rehabbers, fix and flippers, rent ready, owner occupied, etc.You can buy CD's, go to seminars, and spend countless hours chasing REO's while the experienced professionals have the contacts locked up.