--Local active investor.  

For podcasts, of course there's the BiggerPockets Podcast and The Real Estate Guys are solid picks.Connect Locally.

A local broker/investor has recently bought a tax lien for the house next door to us.

I've identified one that I really like and have been actively digging through the Grantor/Grantee Index at the local recorders.I have a few questions:1: The home was originally bought for cash, and a few years later a “Cash out loan” was taken.

The local insight you mentioned can be a real advantage.

Networking and community building through platforms like BiggerPockets, local REI meetups, and real estate Facebook groups can help diversify your portfolio.

We have an excellent team of cleaners handyman and other local professionals and been in the business for five years.What are the costs vs benefits of each platform?

Research local rental rates to set a competitive price.

At the moment, I'm lending on local deals and I've been proceeding with caution for sure (putting a lot of the guardrails that Bill mentioned in his post in place).

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.