We're working with a mortgage broker local to us and he has put us in contact with Lendbase as well.

Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!

Detroit requires strong local relationships to navigate things like neighborhood nuances and property management effectively.

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

You'll gain valuable insights into evaluating deals, financing, and managing properties.Local NetworkingPlug into local investor meetups in your area, the Pensacola area should have tons of groups.

Looking forward to hearing from local investors in the area!

Using these parts of local zoning can lead to potential deals.  

Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.

In one case they used a notary at the local US consulate.

I think you should explore local and non-local CPAs before making a decision.