Maybe he does file a nuisance mechanics lien (whether he can and precise procedures) will be dependent on local law.

I actually close on most of my land deals; however, I do represent some local flippers in the areas so the strategy doesn't shift.

As an owner-occupier, you can pay more than an investor would, but as I said above, you are going to be a little hamstrung in return rents unless you can get 3 other units and then that is a do you want to live with three tenants that close when you have two kids.Find some local real estate investor meetups in the area and you will meet a lot of house hackers who can tell you their stories.

Once we finally got the tenant out; we sold to a local investor who was planning on using it for his business.

Many of them OOS, because the some of the locals know a little better.

I am wondering if my first steps (past the education part) is to build a network of people who know, like, and trust me through posting content like newsletters, articles, podcasts, doing webinars, going to events (aka build my brand), or, should I first find a deal and then raise capital?

A close friend of mine worked with a client who snagged a few acres just outside of town near the North Platte River.. it didn’t show up on the usual listings, but popped up through a local contact who’d been hinting at a seller looking to keep things quiet.You mentioned it’ll be a three-year timeline.. that’s actually not a bad window.

If you ask me, I would much rather prefer investing in my local markets or at least somewhere I can drive to.

For insurance, I’d recommend working with a local broker to explore the best rates.

Owners are able to list their personal contact information, but I believe there is a stipulation that the contact must be local to the property4.