Hi all,Not sure if this is right place to post but I'm looking to use bird dogs in the Alberta region.Do you know of any and could you recommend some to me?Thanks so much!Jett

But like you said, an increase in rates nationally and local or regional economic problems could crush a portfolio.

Low maintenance - Concrete requires much less maintenance than wood, especially in dry and sunny regions like California. 

Being in the SF Bay Area I am curious to know where my local PM cost stacks up against other regions of the nation.Thanks for helping me address my curiosity!

Or is there a certain geographical region that you’ve determined is your best use of resources and time?

I am always looking for subtle signs of distress, thinking of new and better uses or property, learning regional growth trends and trying to anticipate markets.For this property, I easily noticed that it was out of place- not being developed in a highly desirable and economically vibrant area.   

Bigger Pockets just recently set up regionalized forums, so if you have any OKC specific question feel free to ask them in the "Oklahoma City Real Estate Forum."

It sounds like you're eager to get started, I would counsel you to pump the breaks a little bit and spend some time not just attending meetings, but making connections and sitting down with current investors in-person to get their take on things.I would also start studying the MLS or, if you don't have ready access to it, redfin, zillow, and the like to just start getting a sense for what properties are selling for how much in which areas of the Puget Sound region.

My thought is that working as a home inspector could be a good way to become proficient in understanding property values in this region and also building a better understanding of repair estimates.  

@Jeremiah HilliardTry a brick and mortar local/regional credit union or bank.