That way, by the time I visit in August, I’ll already have appointments lined up to meet people in person and continue learning face-to-face. 

@Aaron Zimmerman I think that when the basis is small, a virtual site visit (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.) makes sense.

I can see why you would want to pay for materials on a smaller job while you build trust with a contractor, but it’s kind of a pain for you to verify every screw, and gallon of paint.

I really appreciate your kind words. 

We would be open to other East coast beach destinations as well.Our goal is to be able to visit the property a few weeks and rent it out other parts of the year.We have a few criteria that would be preferred:- Single family home- within a golf cart drive to the beach- private pool- $350-500kIt would be great to build some relationships in this community to learn about some opportunities in the market!

Check the contractors portfolio and ask if you can visit active job sites or past clients referrals (which most clients don't mind giving if their contractor is good) I'll do a three way call between past clients and potential clients. 8.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) other investment in Trenton.

Purchase price: $495,000

Great little duplex in prime Royer Park area of Roseville. Easy to own and operate with very excellen...

   #4 I would take flyers with you that have the ole'  WE BUY HOUSES CASH (if that is true) and in ANY condition...every open house you visit, leave flyers on 5 houses on either side of it and 10 on the other side of the street. 

from my advice rural properties and developments aren't successful and you are climbing an uphill battle. sounds a little niche. we focus on developing and not reinventing the wheel. if this is truly what you want to focus all your time and energy on then visit the closest 5-10 of these that look like the ones you are interested and ask if they'd expand or build a secondary one. do a lot of research before you just take action 

Around 2005 John Beck got hooked up with a shady real estate promo company and was all over late night television making all kinds of outrageous claims and promises.