I agree that there are plenty of opportunities near by rather than out mid west.  

I got a call the other day from a potential seller that owns a nearby 75 suite hotel that he would like to sell asap.

I suggest you get your feet wet in an area near by first and once you have your systems in place, move to the next city.

There are nearby meetings in Rockland, Taunton and Plymouth.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

If there are any nearby investors holding any seminars or need me for anything just give me a shout! 

We looked at a home near by that had all the bells and whistles and was listed at $189k.

Recently sold similar properties nearby went for $39-41K.

I suppose I can talk to my insurance agent, but I'm not sure if allowing smoking with oxygen nearby would be considered negligence or otherwise invalidate coverage in the event of a fire.

Some roofers are careless and on even the calmest days they will leave a mess on the surroundings, especially on any nearby landscaping (bushes and shrubs) and getting that all cleaned up might not be something you'll see them do.

For starters, we have some of the lowest non-owner-occupied rates in the region: Under 50%, as opposed to the regional average of about 65%, and with nearby Seattle bursting at the seams, tenant demand is strong and should stay that way.