One of the biggest limitations I am seeing in the fix and flip market, at least in Colorado, is the requirement of a registered contractor to be on the permit for a rehab project.

Limited appreciation, old housing stock in need of major capex, population decline in many markets...Can you pick a market that's a couple hours away so the price point is lower, but you can be in-person and hands-on?

I actually only have experience from the consumer side.

I currently go to school in Montreal so the market doesn't really interest me there for what i could paywhen I say I can get the all the money its just that it's not like I need for my potential partner to chip in but I just think that he should chip in, at least a little bit so that he would feel more "invested" in the project.

In a sellers market , I can see the sellers telling the buyers to just add the commission to the price or pay your buyer agent out of your pocket . 

So do tax sale purchases clear all clouds from title, making them marketable?

I've actually driven by a few of these on daily commutes.

To invest in San Antonio's market, consider the VA Loan for Primary Residence, offering zero down payment and competitive interest rates.

@Gabe Goudreau If you're planning on fixing up the home and selling, it's best to make sure there's market demand for modular homes in the area.

There are a lot of real estate meetups/groups that you can find happening in NYC and surrounding areas with a quick google search - I actually host a small one every month as well you're welcome to attend to network with folks.