For any locals that come across this or virtual investors , what's a wholesale friendly title company you've worked with in St.

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

Definitely join your local chapter of REIA (real estate investors association) or join one of the ones that are fully online (Columbus and Cincinnati).

The wider local region also seems to have a lot of tourist draw.

I don't think one will make money on a net-net basis over the long term.I had asked the same question to local and foreign buyers agent in japan and had vague responses from them as they know the reality.The opportunity lies in the foreclosed property in Japan.

Instead, build a solid bench of 3rd party vendors; HVAC, plumber, handyman, etc..When considering whether or not to make a hire, most of it depends on how many hours you can dedicate to that individual each week, at least when hiring a maintenance tech.

I think the important takeaway is that you need to know what's going on in your local market.

@Loren Souers I take it "OMNI" is a local credit union?

@Chase Calhoun mainly we work with local builders but we have also purchased from the regional builders as well.

Networking with local real estate investor groups can also help identify lenders active in your area.