For example, I’m in Orlando and CFRI is the local club.

Yep check BP and Meetup.com or Eventbrite for local meetups @Baron Wheeler

David you mentioned the use of 1031 exchanges recently in the local market.

It is also possible that either the folks in charge of the station, or the prosecutor have set a policy of not wanting to pursue non violent crimes, or even not paying attention to crimes against folks who are not local residents. 

Also, look up your local REIA and check Meetup dot com.

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.

You could find your local wholesaler ( basically what a land flipper is) and ask about what CRMs they are using and also talk CPAs.  

My guess is that the institutional big banks would have a problem with it, while the smaller local banks and non-bank lenders probably wouldn't care as much. 

Successful BRRRRs are challenging enough to do local to you.  

He's a local CPA that is great.