From what I've heard, local banks are sometimes more flexible than the big guys.A buddy of mine managed to snag a HELOC on his rental property, which isn't always straightforward, but it opened doors for him.

Starting with remote investing, like in Charlotte, can be an option, but it might be worth exploring local opportunities in Orange County too.

I feel like I need to stay local (Greater Cincinnati OH)2-4 units.  

A customer of mine happened to be a local real estate investor and he owned the land next to my business. 

I am happy to hop on a call to share more of my local expertise and if you're still looking for professional property management, I can talk to you more about that.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

It’s likely to at least pay for itself or help the property sell faster.Talk to a few local agents to confirm how much buyers in the area value a garage.

Otherwise, selling and using the proceeds to scale your portfolio locally could accelerate your long-term goals.

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals and direct outreach.

I'd make connections with realtors, join local meet ups and expand your horizon.