I'm also looking to build a reliable team, including an agent or property manager, to assist with this long-term investment.If you have any recommendations for the area, I'd love to hear them.

As I prepare to welcome visitors to experience the beauty of Blue Ridge, I find myself in need of some valuable recommendations.Firstly, I am currently in search of reliable and comprehensive insurance coverage for my cabin.

Some type of renovation will likely be required to generate any cash flow in that area, but to be honest; it might still be slim unless it's a heavy renovation.That area is like anything along the NW blue line corridor...great for house hacking, but really tough to make the numbers work on a straight investment deal.You might be better off trying to find something off-market if you are locked into finding a deal in that area.

Change the locks and start getting it ready for lease-up.Determining what is owed is a different issue.  

Investors can use this information to build a network of reliable contractors, helping them with future renovation or construction projects.Building permit lists offer valuable insights for real estate investors looking to uncover hidden opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

If you can, lock in a long-term fixed-rate mortgage at today’s rates.

It's a small town (I think 30,000 people) that's likely going to be difficult to find reliable PM's, tradespeople, etc. 

Columbus might offer better cash flow, while SoCal could appreciate faster.Consider your property management strategy—if you're not local to the property, having a reliable manager in place is crucial, especially with S8 tenants.Crunch the numbers: Make sure the deal works in your favor with or without S8 tenants, factoring in all expenses, vacancy rates, and maintenance costs.Hope this helps!

Beyond that, you'll want a reliable contractor for the rehab, a property manager to handle the rentals, and a savvy CPA to optimize your tax strategy.

I am actually trying to lock down a private money lender so I might not need a traditional bank for the loan.