I am currently working for a local on your lot builder.

While I’m new to the business, I’m eager to learn, grow, and connect with local investors, landlords, and fellow real estate professionals.

Joined a local investment group and got tons of support How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.

There are many local real estate investor groups or associations.

Quote from @Victor Patel: I recently invested $60K with a local hard money lender who has been established in the area for decades.

.- Military Presence: With U.S. military bases across Germany, local banks are accustomed to assisting service members with financing.How to Qualify1.

Researched the area , contacted local team through biggerpockets How did you finance this deal?

Any groups/meetups that i could attend in the local Houston area?

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.