Hey BP, I'm a local broker and investor.

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals.

Allen, go out of your local area to invest.  

Not sure if Hawaii did the same thing in the lahina fire I know when I was there right after the fire ( Honolulu) I read in the local paper how the locals were getting offers and were offended..

I would also join your local Facebook pages for investors. 

I would say that it depends on the PM, I personally have a great connection with my local property manager in Memphis, TN and he manages over 700 doors and still answers my clients property management specific questions as the broker/owner.

You have some good comments above but I would also suggest to try some local real estate meetup groups.

If you’re thinking of branching out, cities like Austin or San Antonio are worth considering, but staying local has its perks too.

I’m not local, so I’m trying to get a feel for what it’s actually like making deals in this market right now.

Never lend far from home.If you don’t have enough money to lend locally in first position, you don’t have enough money to lend.