I'm inspired and impressed with your companies work. 

@Michael Baum That’s the impression I am getting a lot from some of my advisors.

Select lenders do part of purchase and part of rehab; as work gets done.There are local REIA groups and networking events; that meet up with informal settings; which gives opportunity to meet fellow investors in the areaGood luck and enjoy the journey

Here's a blog post to guide you in the right direction: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/84064-what-type-of-investor-to-be-when-i-grow-up-active-or-passiv2) Depending on the outcome to #1, find a niche within your selection: active or passive.

I'm a new REI from South Florida and I've made the decision to invest out of state. My primary focus is buy and hold investing utilizing the BRRRR strategy but the price point in my area makes it very difficult to fin...

Anyway, I truly appreciate and have benefited from the services of all skilled RE professionals and apologize if I gave the impression that I have disdain for the industry.

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@Mel Hayes A large part of the selection process for approving census tracts was a lower median income in the area in question.

Just make sure the one you select is familiar with the intricacies of owning real estate.For bookkeeping, I'm just using Stessa.com since our portfolio is still manageable. 

@Bhanu Kuna  Who did you wind up selecting as your PM?