Being handy is a great way to start and learn the business but your time should be spent finding your team and the next deal.Instead of swinging the hammer, focus on expanding your network:1) Agent/wholesalers to send you deals and list them on the back end.2) Contractors that allow a fast, efficient, value focused renovation.3) Lenders that can allow you to close on properties quickly with solid leverage. 

Sadly this is the reality if you are looking with an agent who only looks at the MLS.

Maybe you have a real estate agent and lender? 

Real Estate Agent?

Hello, investor agent located in Tampa Florida.

Already initiated initial communication with some of the investor friendly agents.

I am also a licensed agent, and I buy all investment properties for my company, I am working for.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I see a lot of marginal deals (12-18% project IRR) being marketed by less experienced syndicators and I am worried that their passive investors will likely lose money as cap rates start to decompress (and cap rates will decompress - it's just a matter of time).

Nothing is free and if you can force yourself to educate yourself for free that's good, but what is it worth to have mentors that will actually answer your questions and steer you in the right way, also experienced investors that you can bring your situations to and get help.