I own a unit at a local condominium complex and am having issues with timely response from the HOA. 

Clear Title. 20+ years as local Real Estate Broker.

Narrow your top cities, build a local team, and refine your financial analysis to position yourself for success.Good luck!

Please let me know if you need more info to create a clearer picture.Thank you.That is actually a good question to get advice from a local estate attorney on.

Investors should keep an eye on government spending in housing to understand how these changes might shape local markets.At the same time, Bessent’s focus on driving GDP growth could bring a surge of opportunities.

Where I live in SC you HAVE to have local knowledge to make things work. 

Then, start building your connection with local agents, contractors and property managers.2. 

There are many local real estate investor groups or associations.

I strongly recommend getting involved with your local REI meetup groups so you can work out your pitch with help from other landlords.I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way without tone or facial expressions behind it. 

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.