Lots of times you will have people complaining about noise even if you disclose it on the listing. 

Ohio is a popular market for people in your situation. 

Keeping in touch with people in the field might help you keep updated and perhaps lead to profitable collaborations.By thoroughly researching, budgeting wisely, and managing your projects carefully, you can successfully flip houses even in a new state.

One solution I see some people do is to partner with another investor on a couple of deals where each brings something to the table...more capital, experience, etc.

I haven't heard of any, but met with a few people in the twin cities last year.

Now here is some advice many will disagree with me on but I firmly committed to this:  Most people that use a VA loan shouldn't.  

Can you add more insight to the situation of how many people are involved

I think a lot of people like those on the Forum are entrepenurial thinkers and can design ok on their own, but of course there are some people who cannot design a doghouse and will need you for the whole project, lots of those folks out there..... :-)

Sometimes people will list it low knowing that there are repairs. 

I'm looking to connect with people who are like minded in the Oneonta area.