I invest in central IL, and a big challenge has been property taxes.  

Active, well known real estate salespeople from popular organizations who simply cannot, or are unable to, tell the truth if lying means they can get a check. 

Hey BP,I'm currently looking at a deal to flip and have run into some challenges!! 

You might be able to challenge this or how it was enacted. 

Welcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Since you didn't mention a REI area of interest, I added links below to the most popular niches, from which you can select one or all.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/07/flipping-houses/ (step by step guide to flips)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/01/31/ultimate-beginners-guide-real-estate-wholesaling-2/ (Ultimate beginners guide to wholesaling)Your time on this social media site will be well spent.You have taken the 1st step by announcing your readiness and commitment to embark on a REI career.Whether you pursue, wholesale, rehab & fIip or buy and hold it's up to you to decide.The bottom line is that you must take action to start.

Finding quality contractors is a challenge, however is not impossible.

I think the challenge here is that we are very new and established the business last year.  2 person crew as of this point, looking to scale logically.The different channels makes sense and implementing systems surrounding each channel and the results of each.  

@Ryan JohnsonWelcome to the vibrant BP community, where you will find like minded individuals committed to REI and also helping others succeed.Seeing that you didn't list a REI area of interest, I added three of the most popular niches below for your selection of one or all.

I'm great at answering challenging questions with creative solutions.

I'm great at answering challenging questions with creative solutions.