I also always keep my rent increases in line with the local market, so sometimes I'll have tenants threaten to leave sometimes, and once they do their research they realize that it wouldn't make sense at all to find another property and end up paying the same thing.

I'm an agent and investor in Phoenix so would love to get on a call and discuss how I decided on becoming an agent and give you any insight into the local market!

Super nice guy, and a genius.You can also go checkout Divorce Lending Association and find a local CDLP if you'd prefer.

I love the town, but I guess that my point is that it has substantial challenges as a full time local.

I live in the greater Landover area.i am a New toi Real estate investor and  i am New toi Real estate investing toi connect with any local investor.

Thanks so much for your advice for a local lender.

Focus on rebuilding your credit, saving for a down payment, and learning the local market.

Check your local laws to see when rent is actually late. 

I know they have a cap at 10.We have also looked at using local banks in the area but those terms are usually 3 years arms to ten year arms and 20 year loans so it lowers cash flow significantly. 

.)- Crime stats... if you know specific zip codes/submarkets that you'd like to target, the best data will come from local precincts. - and more..I'd recommend remaining active not only here on BiggerPockets, but in other valuable RE investment networks that you can find - i.e. local meetups (meetup.com, eventbrite, BP local events).