Local authorities actually did a great job!

I reach out just to help as I'm a local agent/investor here in the area; and my focus is primarily on investment properties with my clients.

I used the local MLS and I am a REALTOR so I negotiated off my commission to get a better deal.

I agree with where Nicholas is going, first, if it's feasible I'd recommend house hacking some type of multi family or even a single family that's local to you. 

My local community bank.

That’s why I’m always refining my approach—whether it’s using alternative data sources, networking with local professionals, or adjusting how I reach out to owners. 

@Kuba Rogut options:1) In-house maintenance team2) Out-sourced local maintenance team3) Outsource to Latchel, Porch, etc., 3rd party companies4) Mix of the above

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IF you can't find information for your local area from a reliable source (ie government) that you are comfortable following, hire an attorney who does evictions.

Hi Brian, not sure how close you are to NH but there’s a couple local meetups that happen every month in The NH seacoast area just across the Maine border if that is something that interest you.