I guarantee you are more likely to secure favorable terms if the seller likes you and can imagine you as a great operator for the business.

I looking to invest out-of-state, primarily in rental properties, and looking to connect with local investors, agents, lenders, property managers, and contractors who want to share insights, collaborate.

Happy Monday!Say, I have a potential client that has asked me to value a 7 unit apartment building. I have all the income and expenses. Does anyone have a "program" or formula to use to establish a reasonable list pri...

Or local to the property?

Just focusing on the passive income you want to achieve will leave you chasing cash flow which will have you buying properties in worse areas with harder tenancies that seem to cash flow better, but will have large cap ex.Any time someone asks a question about where to invest and it can be anywhere, they aren't ready to invest and are opening themselves up to every pitch in the world on an area.

The key to investing out of state is finding a good property manager.  

The property is located in a prime growing area in northern Alabama.

Live in one unit - It's a great strategy when using a bank for financing as the down payment and interest rates are more favorable to owner occupants.  

San Francisco has a higher property crime rate. 

Are you local to the property?