However, by driving around the area, and using apps like zillow, I have noticed that many MFH investors are targeting the south east part of the Bronx, such as Throggs Neck.

There is also @Justin Silverio 's quarterly meetup in Reading and the NEREIA in Chelmsford all up in your neck of the woods.  

Attornies dont go to closings here unless your talking about some major multi million dollar complex deal.. you can buy approved Earnest money agreements at the store.. and or use the state of washington forms if you can get a realtor to give you a copy.. you I guess if you want to blow thousands could have one made for you by an attorney.. but again simply not common or done in our neck of the woods.. save your money for finding deals thats where the money should be spent.. you simply take your deal to a title company and for a nominal fee they will do the rest.. 

Let me know if you have any multi units and the such in your neck of the woods. 

I am also in the same 1031 exchange situation (Closing 7/27) and looking to diversify into a different vacation market and have looked at the Lake Gaston area of NC, Outer Banks, and also the Northern Neck of VA. 

A little story.....I know someone who became an investor and used to dress in hoodies, ball caps, and had extensive tattoos including neck tattoos.

Muscle car or Harleys to Japan or Korea, Hawaii.  

I'm not your lender but I do like these guys in your neck of the woods.

So, what is going on in your neck of the woods?

The prices are pretty much getting neck and neck.