I really encourage you to get out there and meet local people.

If you are a wholesaler, contractor, property manager, loan officer, and other supporting professional please reach out to me and let me know if you are able to meet and chat.My near term goal is to acquire residential properties, not to exceed $150K cash, that the BRRRR strategy can be applied.

@Dakota Hall You're definitely in the right place if you're looking to meet like-minded people and learn more about REI. 

We love our state and love real estate, so let us know when you're here and my wife and I would love to meet up for dinner!

From what i understand it will need a full gut, new electrical, new plumbing to replace copper pipes missing, new drywall since electrical and plumbing needs replaced, along with probably new flooring throughout, paint, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanity and tile...

I currently work out of town 20 days a month so I only have about 8 days to meet up with somebody and learn.

When you say "plumbing & electrical" have you found them to meet IBC & RBC standards?

If they fail to fit your requirements, you will move on to someone else who can meet your expectations.As long as there is mutual communication, your friendship should be preserved.

The person who can go see the property and meet/greet the seller/buyer.

@James Russell One group you might be interested in meeting is the Hot Springs Real Estate Investors MeetUp.