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.

(The same reason many people (maybe mostly men?)

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

Reach out to them/me if you would like to get on the list to meet some people!

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

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

I owe a lot to the people who came alongside me and helped me get started.

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..... :-)

CA is brutal when it comes to taxes.I don't give tax or legal advice, but many people believe that holding the property in your name and having a good umbrella policy is a good solution.