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

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.

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

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?

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

Getting out to the local meetups, in my opinion, is one of the most important things we all can do as investors. 

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

I know building a reliable local network will be key, so I'm hoping to connect with experienced real estate team in the area.The military presence in Jacksonville catches my eye, and I'm particularly interested in properties that might appeal to military personnel and the associated contractors.

Current ownership was not local, and didn't have a presence anymore.