I write and call my local and state political representatives weekly about this.

For out-of-state investing, find a trustworthy property management company and network with local real estate investor groups.

It's a very local question based on the comps and active/recently sold inventory inside the community.

I wish I could find someone local that I could sit down with, like the old days, and pick their brain on how to effectively edit and upload videos to YouTube.

I'm looking to pickup some multifamily real estate but the barrier to entry is crazy in my local market.

Networking with other local investors or joining a real estate meetup can also help you find great lenders, property managers, and contractors.

Next piece of advice is shop this deal around with someone through the forums or local real estate groups (google for your area). 

@Mitchel Johnson Welcome to BP and I wish you the best in investing..Usually people start by going to local meetups and building a network of trusted people to get their feet wetHere is an examplehttps://www.meetup.com/find/?

Would real estate prices in certain regions rise rapidly due to demand from both local and international buyers? 

You might check with a local attorney on this.In NY where I am, the period is 10 years.