Since you are new to the market, you can look at what the top rent pulls look like and cater accordingly on the design.You always want to build relationships with contractors, but that takes time and you always need a solid bench, just like in basketball because some days your starting plumber just doesn't show up and you need to bring in the backup.The rates are the rates and they aren't going way down soon so it's just part of a different metric to evaluate in your new market.Good luck!

There are a couple of car washes in my local area that are for sale that I am interested in but do not know where to start. 

Nonetheless, it was made possible by a local credit union.

A local Housing Commission needs a very good reason, with lots of paperwork, to exceed a limit.

Depending on the salaries of the new jobs they may also price out the local residents on new home sales which would further drive up the price.

You might be some answers here but local people will be better. 

If you’re wondering how much equity you’ve built or how you can use it to meet your goals, connect with a local real estate agent to explore the possibilities.

We usually are responsible for connecting investors with teams on the ground or established local PM companies.

Find a local meetup is your first step.

Beyond that, real estate is largely local; in my market we are not seeing anywhere near those numbers.