I see so many people flipping houses while contracting out all of the work and making decent profits, even when financing the deal. 

That someone you hire is your biggest risk and it is essential you find someone reliable.Research as many people in your local market that do the work you need and talk to them on the phone.

Here in Illinois, people are required to have a license.

If you want your home to sparkle, these are the people to hire!

Nothing can beat other people's real-life knowledge.The longer you invest in real estate, the more you realize you must be decisive.

Most people who are looking to pay for something that exists as networking online end up not using it and then complaining about.Whatever you pay for or don't pay for, if you try to meet the other people using it or at the meetup, and you do that consistently for six months, things will happen.

If you look at many newer homes, people have payed to have their floors worn and beaten, you have it for free.

But many people like having a feel for what's going on at their property, and find controlling their reputation and product is easier with small or mid-sized buildings.

When I self-managed properties, I would pre-vet people (ask them questions and review the requirements), so only (very) qualified people applied. 

But also interesting the wealthier people are the more they trust real estate.