Could I hire someone to do the foundation, utility connections and framing, then do the rest myself to save money?

My current portfolio is in the Twins Cities and Duluth, MN however Im open to other locations as long as it comes with a strong property management referral that I can connect with.  

Evidently, you are suffering the "Groves" effect and distorting the truth and reality of things, unless what you really mean is that you have the "skills and mindset", but you have not put them to the practice yet.Selling real estate education is easy, being a real estate investor is very difficult, and you are a clear example of it, 13 years down the line and you still pay someone like the Groves, to take your money just to give you "mindset" and motivation. 

I am looking to connect with investor friendly Real Estate agents, contractors, wholesalers, handymen, and lenders. 

My wife and I are currently trying to find and connect with some for future projects.

I am also interested in building a connection network of fellow investors in the Cincinnati area.

HI my name is Filipe Lema , I am living in Westbrook, Maine. i am a new investor and looking to be connected with local investor.

As an investor and agent here, let me know if you have any questions or want to connect

Second, I know the tenant doesn't have excess funds as they are still dealing with the effects of hospitals, drs, etc.

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