Also one is generally hyper local (at least for a one investor) and REITs are generally not.  

Two of the casitas and the prototype are available to deploy in the local Las Vegas area right now and we are looking for a home for them.

Focus on actionable steps like analyzing deals, attending local meetups, and exploring niches like wholesaling or house hacking.

Discovery: I found this property through a local wholesaler specializing in off-market deals.

I’m Monica Bynum here a local agent in Memphis, Tn.

I call them in-between because they are conferences, so not like your local meetups, but they are not truly "industry" conferences like NMHC, where you will meet primarily career, corporate multi-family people.Bigger Pockets Conference and Best Ever Conference are two that likely would cater to people more in your position.  

Investors allow them to help because they are local but the truth is that they have no idea how to manage a rehab.

Hi all, I am familiarizing myself with at the Albequerque market and wondering whether any local investors can shed some perspective on overall property values relative to rents in the area.

@Joshua Piche with little experience, it's better that you invest locally vs OOS - unless you want to invest a LOT of time learning another market and networking with th right people.Locally, look for a 2-4 unit property that will qualify for FHA 203(k) financing. - This will allow low down payment and the 203(k) allows repairs to be financed into the purchase mortgage.- The 203(k) will allow you to bid on properties that need repairs that won't qualify for a traditional mortgage => less competition => better purchase price.You will need to find a great local contractor you can trust to supply the required bids to qualify for the 203(k).- After closing, you can do some of the work yourself to save money, but the program doesn't allow you to pay yourself.You will want to buy a Class B property, maybe Class C+, in an area that seems to be improving.

I put my money where my mouth is on this.We lend our own hard-earned money to local real estate investors.