I'm an investor and also a Realtor here in Wichita, KS and work with several investors locally. 

Hi Shaheen, rental properties often get hit with higher tax rates because local governments see them as commercial investments.

I invest locally and in the Indianapolis metro area.

We do a pretty decent amount of land acquisition but we target specifically retail center points in rural areas.  

@Haiden Welch I'd lean into local banks and credit unions.

Fortunately, they should and usually do have local contractors in the area that they turn to for maintenance. 

It does give some great data but would need to verify with a local agent/contractor/property management company etc 

I cash out refinanced with a local Hoboken loan officer I know and they were really great.

Also remember to check your local laws.  

In my experience..from what I read in Forbes..it’s not unlike discovering a great local coffee spot: once you find one that nails the roast and atmosphere, you tell everyone who’ll listen.