Plus, commiting his funds for ten years felt like a significant leap, especially since he was eyeing some promising real estate opportunities.We ended up exploring investment properties in Phoenix.

Hello Folks, I am fairly new to RE Investing , Currently own one SFR in memphis area and looking to explore some new areas.I recently got a job for a Michigan based company so exploring this as I may visit there every 6 months or so ! 

@Michael CliffordRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Focus on building savings, networking with investors, and exploring house-hacking opportunities.Good luck!

(the way the conventional mortgage was a root canal)I am probably going to pay cash for the property upfront and then finance it after the close, so I have some time to explore financing products. 

If you're looking to explore financing options or need support on deals, I'm happy to help.

Sometimes the best deals are the ones that require a bit of vision.Don't hesitate to connect with local investors and maybe even consider exploring markets like Austin or Scottsdale down the line; they've been keeping me busy and have some interesting dynamics worth learning about.Feel free to reach out if you ever want to share stories or need a sounding board.

I'm very interested in exploring innovative financing strategies to acquire and manage properties.

Also, exploring neighborhoods that may be on the rise or looking into markets just outside of OC can possibly yield greater cash flow.

I’ve been exploring multi-family properties for house hacking in both the Philadelphia and Boston areas for several months, focusing on the cheaper areas around the cities rather than in the cities themselves, as housing costs are incredibly high.