I'd definitely connect.Otherwise, your best bet might be a local or regional bank

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

My quick tips: focus on strong communication, stay organized, and learn the local landlord-tenant laws inside and out.

We have one property in a local market but are looking to expand into markets that have more promising outlooks (Population growth, jobs, etc)

I haven't gotten serious yet and don't have a local agent, but I have been window shopping and may reach out.Hi @James Bing, yes I manage my own properties by leveraging technology & local relationships to automate the self managing process.

Narrow your top cities, build a local team, and refine your financial analysis to position yourself for success.Good luck!

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. 

Once I get a solid foundation out here, I would like to scale my vision nationwide, since this is not just a local issue.

I'd recommend speaking with local specialists in your target market to look at multiple investment options side-to-side.Lastly, some of my clients have been encouraged to stay away from HELOCs unless they expect a lump sum (inheritance, sale of other asset, bonus, etc.) to pay off the HELOC in the next year or 2. 

If you owned the local grocery story, you wouldn't apply their grocery bill to their rent payment.