If you ask me, I would much rather prefer investing in my local markets or at least somewhere I can drive to.

I found my local zoning and coding department this year...have an email correspondence with them, hopefully they can help.

Maybe he does file a nuisance mechanics lien (whether he can and precise procedures) will be dependent on local law.

@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.

Localize City (Homebuyers and investors who want a deeper understanding of neighborhood dynamics and potential risks) 8.

Talk to all of the local credit unions.

., one of the creators, is active here and can probably assist you as well.

How can I effectively address the concern of losing Airbnb reviews when convincing a potential client to switch from Evolve to my local property management company?

For mentors/coaches, check out local REI meetups here on Biggerpockets, Meetup.com, or Collin County REIA.

This is also the best thing, because many out of state investors find it confusing and stay away, which keeps our returns much higher and wards off Wall Street investors from buying up swaths of houses, which we've seen in other markets.As an STR specialist, keeping up with zoning and regulation statewide is a huge part of my job.I also host monthly short term rental events for local investors, monthly webinars, and I also often get furnished, turnkey off-market STR properties.