If you have a friends/family close by that can do it, then that also works.

Maybe this list could be a feature of Biggerpockets @Mindy Jensen - just a thought?

Along came an opportunity through a friend to purchase a house that easily values @ $180,000 for $115,000(purchase price). 

@Bradley De comarmond  I have a personal friend who is a GC hands on for over 20 yrs.

Indy is business friendly and has a AAA credit rating, lots of jobs and has had a steady 3% population growth over the past 30 years.

:) Carry bacon is a zip lock bag :) he will be your best friend in 3 seconds.

My "coach" is my friend I know in real life, and I consider him more of a mentor in both business and life.I am curious - how did you get into real estate investing?

Family friends are looking to buy a property in Hamilton, Ontario that has a sunroom built at the back, which was not designed according to code.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

The private money lender I am using is a family friend.