I'm also hopeful to get some local cooperation now that he's claiming partnerships with local government. 

Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.

With careful planning and local insights, Richmond can be a solid addition to your investment portfolio.Good luck!

.#4 - Have someone local that you trust, go over zoom and get to ask them question.

There isn't much I can add here except for the local expertise of the Boise area and our sister company property management team get these inquires often from tenants - so we have seen many ways how not to inquire about it and a few good ways haha.

Johnny, sometimes the best lenders aren’t local.

Unfortunately, the husband lost his job about 8 months ago and, from what I'm told, hasn’t been able to secure another one—not even in retail or fast food.

Start by networking with local investors, identifying target neighborhoods, running numbers on potential deals, and lining up financing so you're ready to act when the right opportunity comes up!

Investing in Wisconsin and Illinois is a great move—both states offer solid opportunities for multifamily and single-family rentals.If you’re looking to connect with like-minded investors or agents, I’d recommend joining local real estate meetups or REIA groups in the areas you’re targeting.

I'm from Franklin, which is about 20 miles south of Nashville, and I'm very familiar with the Greater Nashville area growing up here.Feel free to reach out if you're interested in connecting and I'm happy to be a local resource.