Is there anyone in my area i can get connected with?

Quote from @Ryan Davies: We have heard of them but have chosen not to close deals through them since we have found better options.

Connecting with an investor-friendly agent in your chosen market is also a good idea.

Understand what's in the deed before closing.

As always, read ALL the terms before you sit to close.

Being nearby allows you to stay hands-on—you can see, touch, and fully immerse yourself in the process.There’s a lot to learn, not just about managing rentals but also about overseeing property management companies.Handling tenants and maintenance can feel overwhelming at times, but starting with a property close to home gives you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

@Joshua Hively dredging up this dead thread to see if you still have those connections and would be willing to share?

We also have many unique buyer incentives where an investor can get up to a 10% price reduction to come into immediate equity, or get that 10% as a cash back at closing to reduce your down payment and increase your ROI, or buy rates down into the low 4s on 30yr loans to maximize cash flow.

I see that we connected two years ago but I'm not sure if we connected more recently.  

We close on March 13th on our first investment property!