Make sure any renovations comply with local regulations and obtain the necessary permits if plumbing changes are involved.

In the near and immediate term, expect dramatic changes to the local Southern California RE market.

Its a tiny loan for any institution.You'll have to get hard bids from a local GC, but maybe $110/ft?

I think the borrower is better off trying a local bank or broker in that area.

If you’re open to short term rentals, there are lots of places across the state that can really work.I’m a local investor-friendly realtor and work with both long-term and short-term rental clients.

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.

Meetup is a fantastic app to find real estate meetings around you, and look for local REIA (real estate investor associations) and attend a bunch of meetings.

Im "local" in Allentown. 

I am looking to network and build a strong business relationship with a local real estate agent.

Otherwise, selling and using the proceeds to scale your portfolio locally could accelerate your long-term goals.