While I have never created a fund, I understand they are a step harder than syndication, with more SEC requirements.I agree with @Bryan Hancock that you might want to find a group with good mentoring and some education to boot. 

If you are needing "boots on the ground" to do some legwork, get information, then write offers and process a transaction through closing, I'm happy to provide those services. 

LIV's out of state investor clients have seen success because we've been able to act as the boots on the ground and source quality deals.

Trulia.com and Zillow.com can be a starting point.Many investors can make almost any market work with the right boots on the ground. 

Having a “boots on ground” team that you can trust is so critical.

My pricing is super competitive but I don't ever desire to be the cheapest guy on the street b/c I value what I offer my clients and the boots on the ground that I have here in my area. 

If out of town investors want to invest in Baltimore, they should 100% get someone experienced with boots on the ground.

Nothing beats boots on the ground, but we are doing the best we can researching these neighborhoods and connecting with Clevelanders in the area.

@Tony NguyenThe most common thing we deal with is that your boots on the ground should do something - anything - to communicate what they received and spent.

Have clear operations for your manager or boots on the ground.