More consistent work with your main contractor to keep them in constant communication.What changes as you scale that makes it more difficult?

Things won’t work, you’ll get discouraged but the key is consistency.

My real estate investing experience at this point consists of jumping on the forums, reading books, listening to podcasts, driving the area to scope out prospects, and trying to soak up as much information as possible.

All else being equal long term rentals are far easier to manage and are much more consistent over time than an Air BnB would be. 

2) I am also curious if anyone has had any consistent success using any local 'email lists' or 'wholesale websites'.

I got in touch with an out of state owner who has his property for sale.Sale Price: $79,900Property details: It's an actual house consisting of 3 bed 2 bath.

My current background consists of reading Bigger Pockets books and others, speaking with individuals in the real estate community, and searching online or in forums when I have questions.

You have to consistently follow up in a meaningful way and you will get deals.

Let them know who you are and what you're looking for on a consistent basis.

The deal consists of the following.A 4-acre lot with a 35-year-old floral business on it.