Quote from @Saquan Johnson: I would reach out to local rehabbers in that area and also higher-producing agents to get this info.

My business partner owns a residential property in Seattle outright (the title is in their name and they paid all cash).

They have changed their name in last 1-2 yrs hence you are not able to find anything.

Yes BofA is all over the country but if you go to your local branch it's pretty likely that loan officer and/or office wouldn't be licensed to operate in another state. 

Our names go on title and our loans have the real estate as collateral so they are “secured loans.”  

My sister lives in Lee’s Summit, so I’ll have family nearby to help navigate the local scene.

My name is Ken, I'm brand new to real estate investing, still trying to learn more about the in and outs.  

I was wondering if there are any investors here that already have a portfolio in Memphis that might be looking to add a property.I'm working with Crestcore and I like them but I've realized I prefer local investing.

You'll have a slight disadvantage compared to the local population, but nothing that should crush you.

Quote from @Samuel Coronado: Quote from @Jordan Moorhead: You can use local banks and there are national lenders.