Whether it's because you can't find an investor-friendly realtor or the MLS and craigslist just isn't cutting it. 

Other wholesaling tips greatly appreciated, I have already been cut out of one deal and attempted to be cut out of another.

I'm torn between Stainless Steel and Black Granite Composite.

That said, many GCs don't want to work for so little money (compared to working for the typical home owner) and many investors burn out their GCs by trying to get them to cut corners and do things cheaper, just so the investor can make more money.

Outsourcing to a company you have no direct control of is just not going to cut it.

@Paulo AscurraWhat Mark failed to mention with his cut-n-paste greeting is that much of the content in those blogs is US-biased.  

Him and his team do not cut corners.

Here  in NC that goes through small claims court and they are fairly cut and dry so they are pretty smooth once you get in front of the judge. 

Right now you're a middle man, if you own the places you cut out one level of middle-man and get off the ever-increasing rent treadmill, which is always a good/easy way to increase net profit.

The governing documents could be a make or break it deal, despite allowing rentals I know of townhomes in Lakeville that charge move-in move out fees that are astronomical.To pay the association $250 because you got a new tenant moving in doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but to pay another $250 for them to move out and another $250 for someone else to move in could really start to cut into the passive income you seek.In addition to the governing documents it would be in your best interest to ask a few neighbors within the community what their overall satisfaction is with the board and the association management company since your not going to live there this tone could be a positive or negative for REI.But out of everything I've said the most important aspect of considering purchasing within a Townhouse association is to determine The strength of the financials.