I’m not local, so I’m trying to get a feel for what it’s actually like making deals in this market right now.

I've found deals in local online groups on Facebook, simply asking people for what I want. 

What they pass on other local bank might pick up but their terms are not usually as good.

In The Tampa Bay Area local investor in the items inside the home/business but looking to get with the right people to build a team.

We have tried multiple local collection agencies, and we have not received a penny for over a hundred thousand dollars of bad debt submitted to them.We keep hearing, "It takes time" but it's been well over a year with the most recent one.

I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

I've spoken to a few local attorneys and they have never heard of that.

Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have invested in Detroit and start making local connections too! 

I found this deal as an off-market property through my local network in the Hamptons.

Consider your investment strategy—house hacking, turnkey rentals, or real estate syndications—and start networking through local meetups or BiggerPockets forums.