Im looking to purchase a couple of 3Br 1bath SFH in Cahokia IL and rent them to Section 8.Does anyone have experience with the local Section 8 authority?

House HackAttend as many REI meetups as you can to grow your network of investors for referrals, help through challenges you may incur but don't have experience with, and learn from proven guest speakersNetworking app like blinq to compile all of your contacts for REI in one area with phone and emailbegin conversations with local credit unions exploring what type of loan products they offer

If you are looking to house hack in our local neck of the woods, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

Have you tried searching through local Facebook groups?

They can serve the initial notice to vacate but the actual court filing needs to come from you as the owner or through an attorney.Given you're out of state, working with a local eviction attorney is definitely your best bet here.

I’m a proud union Ironworker apprentice with Local 5 here in Baltimore, Maryland.

You’re absolutely right—LA is a tough but opportunity-rich market, and I’m putting in the groundwork to make the most of it.While I’m starting local in LA, my focus is expanding across California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington.

I’ve heard from Forbes that local lenders in Omaha tend ot waive fees if you bundle accounts.By the way, has anyone here used HELOC funds for mid-term rentals?

This halts production for anyone that is that far along - you can't just pick up trusses at your local hardware store - they are engineered for the job via the plans. 

Should I have my local friends stay in the Airbnb and give me reviews so that I can get the ball rolling?