It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

Whether you're a local or considering investing from out of state, I believe Albuquerque has some unique opportunities, but as always, there are factors to consider.1.

Also Cocktails and Real Estate at Patriots place.BP does have a local meetup section which usually has good local options.

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

Some ways to find that person is local Real Estate Investor Facebook groups, local Real Estate Investor Associations, Realtors who list multiple properties for other investors, Bigger Pockets website's forum, and local property managers.You will also want to try to get on the buyer's list for local real estate wholesalers.To Your Success!

Try talking to local banks who want to do business with you.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. 

My sister lives in Lee’s Summit, so I’ll have family nearby to help navigate the local scene.

Make sure you check the local ordinances / zoning and talk to the local administrator to see if you can do what you are planning.