If you are competing with individuals that are cash buyers (which is typically the case) that may help shrink the gap between  your projected closing time and theirs making your slightly higher offer more competitive to and individual who needs to close FAST. 

Thanks for the replies!

Any of those are good places to meet some other investors to get some tips, as well as deal sponsors that you may decide to invest with, after building a relationship. 

yes the area is coming up really fast and like others said i will buy and hold on and sell in 2 to 3 years.

I own 4 units (3 houses) currently and I am looking to buy more as soon as possible and I can close fast!

You could be tip toeing on discrimination on people count so be careful.

All tips or pointers you have would be very helpful for navigating the area and property type I am looking at.

Where you may have several 100 replies to your mailing which means 600 call backs.Side note is that we moved to small towns up and down the major freeways because we hate this kind of crazy hard work.  

Please share any tips on what to look out for when hiring a contractor for renovations to a property you are looking to flip.

Not only is the money good, I'd pick up essential salesman and negotiation skills taking it serious.But appreciate the reply, hopefully I have some property under my belt this time next year.One more thing, did you use any business entities for asset protection on your property?