A lot is left to be learned which they reserve for the tour. : (

Read the BP forums long enough and you see many amateurs with no construction/rehab experience and no deal analysis/negotiations/transaction experience, but after a few months of reading forums, books, listening to PODcasts, they are ready to invest....but rely heavily on their realtor and contractor and other team members.You'd have a natural advantage, if you can tour/inspect a property and devise a rehab budget, and be able to execute that rehab.So....I see a natural transition from a contractor that works for others, to a contractor that works for others and does 1 fix/flip or fix/hold himself a year....to a contractor that works only for himself and has 2 remodels per month going.Separately, many of the cities/markets discussed here on BP, search the threads and see how often someone is asking for a referral of a quality contractor....you could be in high demand, working for investors....even if you chose not to invest.

Just a grass field remained and a mound of dirt, I could not believe my eyes, after I toured the 8 unit (that I ultimately purchased) I fired up my laptop and went to the city’s website.

They give local souvenir sellers money, local restaurants new business, local tour operators expanded client lists.3.

We saw really bad work when we did a tour with one turnkey company there - not what I would want for a home I would want to own - hoping to achieve appreciation - and not the kind of work that would attract the quality of tenant that we're personally looking for.Also, it's important to consider the micro/macro factors that introduce risk. 

Valentines day is an important day" give me a break, 6 PM for a 15 minute tour, you're ridiculous.

We toured the apartments, all units are in immaculate condition.

Any company worth your time will be able to accommodate a tour (or have monthly tours already set up), show you the area, view some props, and look you in the eye.

I read that there were "guided tours" organized through old buildings and there were lots of foreign investors. 

Reached out to owner, toured property, then made an offer.