I’m always open to a joint venture with the right people.

I'm also open to any advice others may have on the area or with how they started their long distance ventures. 

DIY Paint the old yellow vinyl —> white myself2.

I was looking for more of a professional background mix and was hoping to be the door into the investment world for them to venture into but after a year I realized no one had any interest in me or what I did.  

However, in searching Auctions.com, Zillow, BP options and a little venturing into Foreclosure in my target areas I feel very uncertain and in truth...apprehensively lost.

Termite infested and multiple diy issues from previous owner.The scope of work can be summarized as1.

When I sit down with clients, I always discuss (1) their personal assets, and (2) what their current investments portfolio and other business ventures are before discussing (3) their future goals.

As you maybe aware these taxes hurt the NOI.My question: Have you had success DIY or 3rd party with lowering non-homestead tax valuation?

I have decided to get more active on here, hoping to find and build relationships/connections/network to help my real estate ventures evolve from more of a sideline approach to more involved player.

Yes i think it does make sense to start off local before venturing out.Bob,i have not yet looked in these areas.But I guess you are right,I will need to look into areas that are not on everyone's focus.