Happy to make acquaintance with any agents or experienced investors in these markets.Thanks Holla!

-OOS investors rely on service providers like agents and PMs and think they're guaranteed an outcome instead of just paying a fee for a service.  

By any chance are there any agents on this site from there?

It's worth comparing terms between your current lender and others to see who offers the best deal in terms of rates and fees.Purchasing a Property: Whether you purchase through regular listings, an agent, or an auction depends on your risk tolerance and expertise.

Did you feel you had any difficulty getting started with the listings compared with if you had started them with your personal account that would have been more reputable at first?

It took some long days, nights and weekends but within 2 years I was the office manager, successful agent and wholesaling/investing in my own deals. 

STR's are alive and well down in Metro Phoenix, Arizona - speaking first hand as an agent, investor and STR owner.

Those agents have their ego at the expense of the relationship, and there are such agents actively participating in this thread.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

Got a statement every month from a very reputable, conservative firm.