I am fairly new to the world of investing. I am currently in Hawaii for a short term assignment, however, want to invest long term in Chicagoland for several reasons. I am in the infant stages of putting together my business plan and want to make sure I have a solid plan of action in place on how to manage out of state deals. I am currently interesting in flipping properties and eventually buy and hold to rent out. Since I will be doing this remotely initiially, I'd greatly appreciate feedback on how others have managed these things. I seriously need a reliable boots on the ground partner or services that will aid in making acquisition, rehab, selling, property management of sorts smoother. Are there any comprehensive investment programs or companies that offer umbrella services for investors that others would recommend? I am looking exclusively in the Chicagoland area right now.