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.

You could also consider house hacking locally.  

The local market has a lot of opportunities, especially if you’re looking into multifamily or creative financing.

Your property taxes will also be higher as you can't use the home owner's grant.There might be local RE meet ups in Vancouver area where you can go and listen to what others have to say. 

That said, Detroit is very much a block-by-block city, so local knowledge is critical to avoid issues.If you’re serious about learning more, feel free to send me a DM.

From experience, I’d recommend getting pre-approved, improving your debt-to-income ratio if needed, and researching local assistance programs.

Only text if they’ve opted in.Don’t Overdo It: Keep it respectful don’t flood them with texts.Follow the Law: Make sure you're following the TCPA and any local rules to avoid fines.Basically, get their okay first and always make it easy for them to stop hearing from you!

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

Not sure if Hawaii did the same thing in the lahina fire I know when I was there right after the fire ( Honolulu) I read in the local paper how the locals were getting offers and were offended..

Find the best local real estate investor meetups that have no pitches and you will increase your knowledge, camaraderie, and motivation ten-fold.