I would recommend making use of all the free resources available through BiggerPockets and the internet.

I recently got pre-approved and am also on the hunt for my first investment property.

Happy to connect and point out areas by the airport, and all over the city that have worked well for investors. happy hunting!

Real life absolutely no one will give away on the internet their investor friendly priced good contractors. 

There is a very big difference in my point of view hearing from someone who knows someone first hand vs. someone who just goes and does some internet research. 

The internet makes the world very small.As far as buying out of state, one challenge I did not see any other replies mention is your occupancy. 

I've been in each unit within the last week so we can rule out the portable washing machine.After hunting season (insert "you might be a redneck" joke here), I'll move one of my trail cameras into the laundry if the problem persists.  

tried real estate investing many years ago, before the internet era.

It is too easy to scam over the internet.

My target markets include any region in California, and I’m always on the hunt for properties with strong value-add potential.If you’re experienced with rehabs, BRRRR, or creative financing strategies, I’d love to connect.