Taking the time to speak to local investors and know what an average roi is for your area.

They are strict to follow local MLS rules so be prepared to get detailed and accurate in your listing.

I am also very involved with 2 local homeless organizations and in the winters I'm a homeless shelter overnight supervisor volunteer.I'll reach out to connect next.Mike

You can search for local REIAs in your area here or on Facebook.I wish you all the best.

HiMy name is Nathan Lieber, I am new to real estate investments in Memphis.I am interested in buy and hold or fix & flip deals of SFH up to $100K.I would be happy to get some tips and start building some connections and local team.Thank you for your helpNathan Lieber

Local bank, in house loan.

Check local Facebook Host groups or check with a real estate agent.My 2 cents,Mike

There are some great local meetups in both Raleigh and Durham each month where you can meet some great like minded folks

I live in NYC, I'd like to connect and meet with people locally, partners to work with and groups to join.

If you provide a scope of what you are demo-ing, you may have better luck with someone's experience to comment here, but costs can vary regionally, so a local contractor would give you the best actual estimate.