Your network is your networth.

I was fortunate enough to live in Detroit for several years, so I was able to establish a network before moving back to California.

100% leverage, which is what it sounds like you're proposing, is high risk.true private money IMO is someone already in your network - your uncle, your dentist. 

@Nathan NoorlunRecommend 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.

Negotiating seller concessions, networking with local investors, and learning property management skills have been key to finding deals with strong long-term potential.Good luck!

This will go a long way in creating a network and future sellers and buyers will start to see you as a resource in this arena.  

If you yourself have invested in this type of business, I would be very interested in networking as well!

Welcome to BP, this is a great platform to network.

Let’s network and share experiences to help each other grow and succeed!

For out-of-state investing, find a trustworthy property management company and network with local real estate investor groups.