Learned that I needed a realtor that was local to the property location.

To get started, connect with a knowledgeable real estate agent and lender, practice analyzing deals, and network through local investor meetups.

We have been working in the affordable housing space for some time, and this allowed us to partner with the local community and provide a housing solution they need as their city continues to expand with new jobs they are successfully bringing to town.

Attend local builder associations or networking events, and focus on small contractors or businesses without in-house permit expertise.Highlight how you save time and ensure compliance—it’s a big value-add.

I would join local business networking groups to get inside deals.

Hoping to connect with fellow Canadians that have invested in Detroit and start making local connections too! 

Also, look up your local REIA and check Meetup dot com.

Tahoe isn't ideal right now as the local community is vehemently anti-Airbnb and the permitting system is challenging to navigate.

I started a new post asking people's thoughts about insurance costs in your local area and specifically costs to rebuild and other challenges:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/95/topics/1227051-insur...

I’m working with local investors who are snapping up everything they can get their hands on, and honestly, I can’t blame them.