Real estate involves, at best, sixth grade math: addition, subtraction, and sometimes long division.  

I question how dedicated the guy is to selling the property since when he was selling two other properties for me to 1031 into this 30-unit he was communicating weekly if not multiple times per week (a good amount of commission was involved).

Whether you hire out everything or are more involved, plan from the beginning to be able to step away from the business if you need to.That requires careful analysis of the property BEFORE you buy, to determine if it meets your financial goals AFTER including all expenses.If any turn key company sends you a cashflow analysis without at least TIMMUR: 1.

While I was offered a position as a simple cinderella investor (I funded most of the rehab and holding costs), I wanted to be as involved as possible.

A lot of strategies involve a quick close.  

(but they just happened to run into not-up-to-code pipe...... while doing the work I hired him to do)Just in general, how do you guy find a handyman beside craiglist..... is there other similar site that is more focus on handyman or real estate related tasks? 

You can remodel them, but before you get involved you will want to consider that they may be more difficult for your end buyer to finance.

Got my RE agent involved so I can find out more information.

Happy New Year!I am an out-of-state landlord with two properties in East Lake. One rented and one that needs to be rented. I am a hands-on landlord but seek someone on the ground that can assist with certain on the gr...

@Michael NavarroHey Michael,     There are some great groups to get involved with that have meetings next week.