Your SBA lender will also be a good lead since they can cross collateralize the loan.

I would just point out that when you get involved with syndications as a LP, you are basically handing over your money and crossing your fingers that the guys you are hooking up with are honest, fair, and will take care of you well.  

Cross Country Mortgage for the lender, Thumbprint Realty (myself) as the buyer's agent.

The skills and strategies remain similar, but you’ll need to familiarize yourself with local markets, regulations, and financing options, which can vary a lot depending on the country.

It will enable you to continue living for free while your residents pay off your mortgage for you.There are several turnkey companies in the middle/southern part of the country where you can buy high quality single families for under 275k in landlord friendly states.

DC is also one of the most "renter friendly" places in the country, so really make sure you do your homework and consult an attorney when writing up your lease to make sure that your property and your lease is in compliance with rental law. 

All across the country. 

I'd like to ask where you do your research to find out about places like Rome, Ga from the other side of the country.

@Sean KirkThere are turnkey REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

Historically some areas of the country such as areas on the West Coast and South have  experienced larger valuation swings than other areas in the country.