I found one of my partners in Atlanta at a real estate event in Dallas.

Being from illinois, I do get a kick at how much regulation goes on out there in tennessee - where people give me guff about how our local politicians here are so intrusive. 

What is mentioned in that article is very sad but these are local people linked to drug activities, with sadly some innocent (overwhelmingly) local victims as collateral but the shootings rarely happen in the places where tourists go.

Find a local property management company that does the bigger cabins and they'll help you identify the right build choices to help maximize your rents.

I live in Missouri and I’m looking to get started in my local area but in the long run would like to invest in the Springfield and Branson areas.Thanks again for all the help!

Stick to a budget, align with local trends, and consider DIY projects to maximize your ROI.Good luck!

Be sure to run numbers with both a local lender and a national one to compare terms-sometimes smaller local firms can surprise you.HOAs: Brickell condos often have HOA fees, which can eat into your cash flow.

I’d love to connect with like-minded investors locally and learn more about their experiences with HMLs.Thanks again for your time and help!

I'm just being extra careful (as I should) with the local team handling the transactions.

Check out the BP's Real Estate Events & Happenings area as there's an event this week which will be covering the topic in Tampa, for Tampa region.