Nevertheless I am local now and I have that real estate desire (which never went away).

Have you gone to any local meetups? 

If you can invest locally, I'd recommend doing that before investing out of state.

We recently relocated to Phoenix last summer and I'm starting to look for recommendations for local credit unions here in Phoenix which are trustworthy, low rates, personal touch, easy/simple to work with, etc. 

Favorable Legal Framework for Foreign InvestorsGermany offers a straightforward and investor-friendly property market, with laws that protect the rights of both local and international investors.

Their decision to expand into Ohio is not just a strategic move for the company but a significant boon for the local economy.

Always looking to connect with other local investors to share ideas!

I'm going to be taking some time to get to know people in my market as I kind of want to start local in Las Vegas.

When dealing with federal, state, and local NOFA (notice of funds availabilities), do government funds allocated for affordable housing often get depleted from too many developers requesting funds for new projects?

Leverage equity, explore house hacking, and continue learning through books, podcasts, and local networking to refine your strategy.