Hi all, I've been curious about STRs near the Smoky Mountains for a bit of time. I plan to head to the area in the beginning of December and would love to use the time I spend there to speak with lenders, property man...

One reason is the county is simply an agent for the State real property tax's are state funds then deligated back to the counties.

/for-landlords/Although they're here in California, they manage our out-of-state properties.

As of today, May 19, 2024, he is advertising a single family house for sale in Rosedale (Queens), NY for $250k, while stating that it will be a short sale once a prospective buyer makes and offer that's accepted by the seller after providing proof of funds. 

Hey @Brody VeilleuxLets first dismiss some really bad info that was stated by others:Please, do NOT tell a hard money lender you are buying an investment property and then move into it!

.- Generally landlord-friendly state, no rent control- Secure government jobs/contracts make the real estate market much more resilient to recessions / major corrections- 15-minute drive to the Capitol of the United States- 4 Seasons- 15-minute drive to Arlington, Virginia (Amazon Headquarters 2 ((2017 announced, 2030 is bringing 25,000 new high-paying    jobs to the area)), Boeing Headquarters (2022), Microsoft Headquarters (2021), CoStar Headquarters (2024), Bloomberg    Headquarters (2017 expanded), Deloitte, and the list goes on)Thesis:Although more companies continue to go back to the office, there will be a shift toward a good amount of workers being able to be in hybrid roles.

I would be delighted to connect with you if you ever think about out-of-state investing and want to learn more about the Kansas City market.

Partnering with a wholesaler sounds fine, but check the real estate licensing laws in your state before bringing a buyer for a commission.You might consider getting your real estate agent's license and legitimately earn what your skills, drive, and experience truly command. exactly wholesaling or bird dogging is not a life time or long time occupation  RE sales can be lifetime and if your any good at it at about year 10 you should be getting all your sales from referrals and such.

@Alpesh ParmarHow did you network at meet ups if they were out of state?

As Jay and Jamie have stated above, a minimum of 6 different factors play into the pricing, but it is not an all or none issue.