I am a new investor in the Rhode Island area looking for flip deals, My goal here is to build a network with other investors in the area that may have now ,or at some point in the future investment property they are looking to wholesale .

@Hugh TrotmanYou might try this exercise - but I warn you, it's exhausting.Your goal is to be resourceful and stretch, not yourself, but your network.What can you get your network to do for you?

Is an 85% LTV common?

I almost at a point where I don't even bother with home inspectors.Some other common issues with older houses, particularly if you will be renting:  lead paint, asbestos, mold (although I find older houses are leaky enough that, as long as the roof drains well, air movement through the building is good and prevents moisture buildup), steep staircases, narrow hallways.But you MUST MUST MUST do a walk-through with an experienced contractor (one who specifically has experience renovating older houses/buildings) prior to placing an offer.  

We can meet up and discuss your needs as an investor and move forward on pursuing your goals.

It's very easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment of something and lose sight of the end goal.

Area comps are pretty sporadic.I then want to refi with the goal of as little money out of pocket as possible. 

Good luck with your goals and investments.

Great that you have a lot of goals.

For example, someone calls in and you chat with them to find that they may not be interested in selling right then at your price for whatever reason, however over the next several months their motivation may change so a follow-up system should most certainly be in place to touch base with them again and again.On top of that, be sure you are finding 'why' they called in the first place because your main goal should be to solve their problem before all else as this will inevitably lead to closing deals.