Interstate financing - where to look?

[Bryan Christopher]

Hi all, 

Quick one here...  looking into getting the basics together to shop for my first deal on a rental prop. I'm in CA and am looking primarily in Las Vegas, NV at the moment. (May expand that search but this is a starting place.)  

For those who have done deals out of state, or perhaps even started that way... what would you suggest doing with regards to financing? Search for local credit unions? Get pre-qualified?  I have down payment cash (or will) and good credit. Of course, I'm open to being creative but like all of you I want to lay out as little cash at the best rate possible to get started. I have a traditional mortgage, a credit union and multiple bank accounts... but all here in CA. 

Just wondering what foot you would step forward with, regarding this search...

Thanks!