You might be able to find a local lender near you and meet them in person as well. 

Building a strong local team is crucial too.

The locations I am looking at (suburbs reasonably far from downtown and the Tech Center) have seen 3 total transactions in the last year.

I know 3 that write them locally in DFW...and only one of those will do it state wide.

The city also seems to have many improvement plans in place to make the area more walkable and safer for citizens to freely navigate the downtown area and support local business.

If your lease has that clause (and assuming your local laws permit), consider notifying your PM of you intent to escrow your rent payments until the situation has been corrected.

I started investing locally and have kept expanding after moving out of state, so I’ve got experience navigating the challenges that come with investing from a distance too.Detroit has its challenges but also some of the best potential for cash flow combined with affordable entry points.

I would personally call the local housing authority and call property managers.

These strategies reduce living expenses, offer easier financing options, and are ideal for college towns, urban centers, or large employers.

The local permit office is also known for its efficiency and helpfulness.3.