I have no team (boots on the ground) in either market, so it’s bit difficult to establish relationships and or receive unbiased information.

The last thing you should be doing is putting yourself by analysis paralysis because you don't know a market and you don't have boots on the ground yet even though it's a better price point.So I'd start with the condo and then find an expert in another market who you can lean on.

I don't think you could have registered for the boot camp if you had not bought your tickets.

Account Closed You can poke around the forums for property managers, but after talking to a few local PM firms and investors, I've decided to use my boots on the ground to try to manage. 

That will not always capture the best markets but it definitely filters your search to some great potential choices for boots on the ground further research.

I don't have any experience with parks but I'm ready to learn, get my hands dirty, and be the boots on the ground if you're not local.Thanks!

That is:employed full-timethe only "boots on the ground" total newbievery determined!

Find an agent who knows the area well and can find you deals that match your investment strategy, and property managers and contractors with proven track records that you can trust to be your boots on the ground.

Hello,i would like to ask if someone that is investing from remote has boots on the ground, a person that goes and monitor the contractor rehab process, takes pictures and evaluates the progress.

Although I would highly suggest you get a mentor to teach you what to expect, how to "build your boots on the ground" and use systems and processes to keep everything flowing smoothly.