I've sat on city council meetings where a county will straight up say they can make changes to the laws, but they don't have the resources to actually enforce them.

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

Quote from @Leonard La Rocca III: So is it common to find a conventional loan without meeting the lender in-person?

Quote from @Jerry Zhang: HLets meet up for coffee what strategy wlare you implementing now? 

Quote from @Anthony Poulin: @Abel CurielAbel, great to meet you. 

Why ask: Access to consistent support after meetings can make a huge difference in your progress.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.You're feeling FOMO because you see people all over BP, YouTube, and Instagram bragging about their success.

For example: If a tenant applies for a $1,000/month rental and they have gross monthly income of $3,500 they meet the first criteria, but when applying the second criteria you find they have a $500 car payment and $250 child support payment.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area. 

We set up our CPA, LLC, website, marketing plat forms (social media), investor (sponsors) list, I have an operation manager, acquisition manager, and myself leading the charge.