Looking to connect with investors familiar with the Steelton, PA market to discuss these opportunities and get some additional input. 

I'm familiar with Home Equity line of Credit and home equity Loans.

Many of the deals I've seen with problems are when the GP group was not local or wasn't really familiar with the local market.Ask about capital calls and distributions on their current deals.I have not always practiced this, but I think I will on future deals....no excuse you can't go visit the property before you buy in. 

Are you familiar with the area?

I'd recommend getting familiar with those to make sure you are operating in compliance.

I have been doing research in California and I am interested in LA but I am not familiar with the city or surrounding  suburb areas nor LA neighborhood classes.

I'm not that familiar with FHA 203k, but if you can a lender that offers that product, they'll be able to talk through it and see if it's possible.  

In this case, since you're denying based on your own research (court records), this may not apply, but it’s good to stay familiar with these rules.4.

For starters, I'm familiar with folks that need to make sure their investments are halal.

I’m not very familiar with the local market and would love any insights on promising neighborhoods for living and investing.I successfully acquired both of my current properties off-market without the help of realtors, but I'm feeling a bit stuck on how to navigate the Ocean County market.