I am a local realtor in the Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk area and would love to help out if you need any assistance.

Successful BRRRRs are challenging enough to do local to you.  

What's the zoning on the property and do you have a relationship or contact with the local rep? 

Are you considering expanding locally or branching out to other areas?

I’ve built strong relationships with local agents and other investors in the Hamptons, which helped me discover this off-market property.

Call every local investor agenda (look at the agents that have investment property listings and call them) and call every local landlord that owns multiple properties (you can get lists off of Deal Machine).

I looked at local companies, and while many locals have great boots on the ground, they lack the economies of scale and systems like what Avantstay uses to attract, vet, monitor, and enforce. 

If I were in your and/or your mother-in-laws shoes, I would go to a local bank and use the free and clear house to secure a $150K+ line of credit. 

I am on the board of CFRI, the local chapter for National REIA.

If it a zoom group, local group or "one on one".