I should have concluded that statement "so long as a few conditions are met: the area is stable or growing (no Detroits) and the numbers work with out fudging your projections".For me, my current objective is cash flow.

They scrounge together downpayments, then can't finish the projects.

I would consider myself capable of most average repairs, the larger projects I would call in my brother in-law who is a general contractor.Mark Segars

The way to find investors into your projects is to get out and network, and network on here.

Lastly if we wanted to wholesale as an exit strategy would potential rehabbers stray away from projects like these?

I always run into bay area investors looking at different projects, including construction projects, so good to know you're around.

Maybe we can collaborate on some investments or at least help each other with the learning curve.Ryan Boyce

Welcome to BP @Joel BridgeIf I could give any word of advice it would be to project manage all the work instead of doing it yourself.The job will done quicker and better making you able to move onto another deal.Thanks

Old guys love a project and usually respect a younger go getter.Sketchy neighborhoods usually have streets that are full of cars.

I've been in rather convoluted projects in non-residential commercial properties.