Hello,I'm relocating to Sioux Falls, SD for at least a couple of years and am looking to buy a fixer (I like to build in equity and my wife is an Architect and Project Manager) to be our primary residence, then rent it out if/when we move away.I'm an experienced real estate investor (buy + hold for rent) but don't have a team anywhere near South Dakota.Would appreciate referrals for:Real Estate Agent (ideally experienced in income properties but I've checked out the purchase and rental markets in Sioux Falls remotely and really just need someone for showings and the transaction)Inspector (someone extremely thorough - I need to know exactly what I'm getting into so I can plan and budget properly)Contractor (looking for licensed, bonded, experienced, inexpensive but reliable - I'm willing to pay more for durable and low-maintenance rehabs and renovations)Property Manager (I will no longer be living in the area when the property becomes a rental)Handyman (if I don't find a Property Manager I like, I'll manage remotely but will need someone who can respond to urgent and/or low $ maintenance issues - I'll remotely hire trades to deal with bigger issues.  

In 2018 Baltimore County is requiring carbon monoxide alarms / detectors to be:hardwired with a secondary battery backup (similar to smoke detector requirements in Balt County now)battery must be sealed, tamper resistant, and must last for a minimum of 10 yearsconnected to an on-site control unit that monitors the carbon monoxide alarm remotely so that a responsible party is alerted when the device activates the alarm signal and receives its primary power from a battery or the control unit(Ref: Baltimore County Notice with details)The one in bold specifically concerns me.

@J Scott I see some other big investors in my area featuring their BBB accreditation in a lot of their marketing materials.

In my county/ area , people love the older cabinets that are ornate and have unique features.

When complete the property will feature 4 breath-taking units, a spacious lobby, renovated historic exteriors, modern interiors; all in the heart of Tucson just minutes away from the University of Arizona and downtown Tucson.This “gem” of a deal would not be possible without the systems, experience and creative intuition we have worked hard to achieve. 

Hi guys I'm in the middle of a house flip that ended up costing a lot of money because the partner that I'm working with is responsible for picking all the materials and contractors out,  as I am remote,  but has been flip-flopping on all of the decisions going between multiple contractors and multiple choices of flooring  xcetera .  

Our company invest and we also oversee rehabs for remote investors, so we manage alot of contractors and generate alot of contracts.  

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I would not do it any other investment out of state unless you take out a 203K and moved there for fix up that would be in led in the loan and the "house hacking" that would be involved and you are OK with moving out of state   I will mention two companies I do not have experience with, Memphis Inestments who invests in Memphis, Dallas, and Houston or Mack investments that features some that works in various places like Chicago and Indianapolis.You cannot make a living within an hour drive from your home.  

I currently have one property in KCMO and looking for more.Is it possible to complete all the requirements remotely from CA?