@Diana Mulvihill A lot will depend on your local market and competition.

There are many local real estate investor groups or associations.

The problem with apps running comps is that they can't see inside the homes (or smell them lol), or evaluate the exact location, or understand the local market on an intimate level to know what's next door or around the corner and predict the market value and ARV accurately like only an experienced local Realtor, appraiser or expert investor can.

@Allie McAlister I'm looking to stay local to begin with.

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

You will buy a specific property, in a specific location, in a specific city subject to specific local rules and regulations.

A few years later, I hired a local Wyoming attorney to create a living trust.

I can feel that you have embraced the move and change. if you want to meet some local investors there is a meet-up next Tuesday. it's posted in the classifieds.

This was a local buyer.  

I believe it to be a little Southern California hidden treasure for cashflow, mainly class C but if you know what you are doing its a really good option to invest locally in CA with decent returns.