In my opinion, an in person meetup > an online connection.You may want to consider making a connection here and meeting up for coffee or attending a real estate networking event.Best of luck!

However I have a contractor who I’m considering partnering with who wants to buy and flip homes in Baltimore.

.- So, you may want to consider locking in an interest rate via a 2nd mortgage.Do you have reserves for unexpected expenses?

I'm glad to see there are possibilities to invest remotely.We are considering a future project in the United States, specifically in Florida, Texas, or California.

On a worldwide basis, the US is considered a business haven where many can hide their identities.

Personally I wouldn't feel comfortable trying to wholesale a relatives $1M home knowing that I am breaking the law if I cross over into doing anything that can be considered representing them in the transaction, and knowing it will only be marketed to people who buy properties wholesale (typically investors who don't want to pay retail prices), instead of the majority of retail buyers active in the market who are typcially willing to pay more. 

I didn't mean to imply that someone would consider hiring FT help at 10 units, but I guess I was wondering what the hypothetical point would be in which an owner might even consider it.

* What are some factors to consider when identifying these hot spots?

Although the study may increase the gain, the gain may be taxed at a much lower rate making it a beneficial investment.If a property is purchased with the intention to flip or own for a short period of time (less than 3 years), a cost segregation study may not be significant.Overall, as long as you intend to hold the investment property for greater than a year, the benefits of a cost segregation study should be considered.

Do you have a partner or kids to consider?