As mentioned, you probably have to skip condos, and you REALLY want to look up the local laws AND the HOA CC&Rs. 

Reading how-to investing books, listening to investing podcasts and going to local investor meetups are great ways to learn the ropes. 

Listen to the BiggerPockets podcast for expert advice, read books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life" by Scott Trench, and join local real estate investing groups or meetups.

Good morning, im a local realtor in the mcallen area.

I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k.These markets are particularly appealing for novice investors, especially those from California, as they offer more affordable options compared to local alternatives.

Also, I would suggest going to DIG (Diversified Investors Group) as well as DPI (Delco Property Investors) as they are two local REIA groups where you can meet other wholesalers and investors.

My plan is to contact some local Real Estate Attorneys, and Title Companies, to give me hopefully some more knowledge.

We’re focused on building a strong network in San Antonio and its surrounding areas since our goal is to acquire two properties per year to enhance our portfolio.We’ll be in San Antonio next week or possibly the week after and would love to connect with local professionals—property managers, contractors, investors, lenders, and others.

Is it better to find one that's close to where I live (Fairfax, VA), or one that has knowledge of the local jurisdictions that my properties will need to adhere to?

Consulting local real estate agents to gauge resale potential for BTR units in San Antonio.4.