Quote from @Ross Paller: Most people try to "build a team" prematurely.If you are trying to invest out of state, you are most likely picking a market that a lot of other investors are in.

They often have insights and connections in the local real estate community.Join Online Forums and Communities: BiggerPockets has a community section where you can find and connect with investors in specific regions.Utilize Social Media: LinkedIn and Facebook groups focused on real estate investing can help you find and connect with local professionals and investors.Reach Out to Property Management Companies: These companies often have a good pulse on the local market and can connect you with investors and opportunities.Sample Contact List for Your Target MarketsHere are some resources and contacts for each of the markets mentioned:ChattanoogaChattanooga Real Estate Investors Association (CREIA)Local Brokers: KW Commercial, The Group Real Estate BrokerageKnoxvilleKnoxville Real Estate Investors Association (KREIA)Local Brokers: SVN | Wood Properties, Holrob Commercial RealtyMemphisMemphis Investors Group (MIG)Local Brokers: Memphis Realty Group, RE/MAX ExpertsClarksvilleClarksville REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: Clarksville Property Solutions, Keller Williams RealtyJohnson CityJohnson City Real Estate Investors MeetupLocal Brokers: Evans & Evans Real Estate, Century 21 LegacyKingsportTri-Cities REI Group (serving Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol)Local Brokers: Blue Ridge Properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesClevelandChattanooga-Cleveland REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: KW Cleveland, Crye-Leike RealtorsCookevilleUpper Cumberland REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Realty Firm, Highlands Elite Real EstateJacksonJackson REI NetworkLocal Brokers: Town & Country Inc., Conner Real EstateFranklinFranklin REI MeetupsLocal Brokers: The Ashton Real Estate Group, Synergy Realty NetworkNext StepsNetwork Actively: Attend meetups, join online forums, and reach out to brokers and agents.Conduct Market Research: Understand the specific dynamics of each market, including rental demand, vacancy rates, and local economic factors.Visit the Markets: If possible, visit these markets to get a firsthand feel of the neighborhoods and potential investment opportunities.By connecting with local investors, brokers, and agents, you'll gain valuable insights and find opportunities that align with your investment goals.

Quote from @Paul Ross: We are looking at buying a park model home and land.

Quote from @Evan Hopple: @Shivani KumarConsider if it's worth the time/money to find deals off market over just paying someone that spends their own resources up front that have the experience and relationships in the specific market you're looking. 

Quote from @Evan Polaski:Very thoughtful comments Evan. 

@Evan Polaski yes the cash that I’ve allocated is going into low volatility liquid securities that also generate some yield.  

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Quote from @Evan Polaski:I think the three things you outline follow the same train of thought.  

@Tatum Kantor I would recommend you talk to @Ross Yeager, he lives in CA and does a lot of OOS deals.

Evan Staats, Licensed Realtor in VA.