Did you finance this deal with a local bank or credit union?

It was just an offer (costs extra) through a local lender I used!

A key part of our team is our talented interior designer, who helps us add that extra flair to every property we touch.We’re eager to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, contractors, and anyone else who shares our passion for real estate.

Tho, when one really stands out from a typical local norm at a given time in that market, it may help me to gauge the overall truthiness of the seller/syndicator when it comes to their other claims.

I have made some local connections for contractors to do something solo when my current projects wrap up. 

Also, make sure to connect with local contractors to get estimates on your prospect properties.

Focus on saving, building your credit, and connecting with local investors.

Be very careful who you take advice from online, you should get involved with a local attorney and a local realtor.

Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...