You can hire services to manage this for you, but they cost more money than long term managers because it is a lot more work on a regular basis.  

All the Rich Dad books (but they are full of motivation and mindset, but don't have any actual substance), I read and listened to many podcasts, while driving for my regular job, or while working on my "side gig" where I cut, split, and delivered firewood after work hours.

I imagine one of the reasons you are flipping is because you want to be independent, to not have a boss or have to deal with the BS that you get at a regular job.

One tell tale sign that the system is not working is if the owner is pumping on a regular basis.Do not be scared off just because of a septic system.  

He/she should be extremely responsive, within a 1-2 hour response time during regular business hours and 8-12 hour response time on the weekends. 

This will allow you to engage with people in your market as well as people interested in your area(s) of expertise.I also like putting in searches on the Bigger Pockets search bar for "Queens, New York" to see who are some of the local players I haven't yet connected with.A few other things; post regularly on these forums, comment on blog posts, try to make a few new connections each week.

Get out there and go to a Meetup or real estate group and become a regular.

When this was done a family of 6 was above, with kids who would flood the bathroom regularly.

I ask myself this question regularly and there are a couple reasons why I invest in Portland’s hot market. 

I go to the gym to lift weights regularly.