I am local to you in Springfield/Hartford Ct area and see this quite often.

Similarly, if you are you a medical professional with strong connections at the local hospital, then target properties (and their owners) that would attract medical travelers.

To find the best community bank, I would post in a local facebook group and ask which are the best local lenders to work with and ask for a specific contact.  

For several reasons (property taxes, politics), I would prefer to begin real estate investing somewhere other than locally. 

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

Should We:Sell, take advantage of the capital gains law, move, and pay the mortgage off on the new house, credit cards, etc…?

Please message me and I can answer any questions you may have on real estate, local meetups or the local area.  

Be careful not to violate any Fair Housing laws during this process.

Basically, more than a certain amount of STR and MTR in the same building were considered a hotel and I would have had to have 24/7 staff on site.Were you able to get around that with the local municipality?