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I just closed on an owner occupied duplex at 10% down using a portfolio loan from Ameris Bank (not sure if they have a presence in SoFlo).

Hi Roy - I just called TD, it looks like they won't touch markets where they do not have a presence (Ohio), however BMO does do this, so I am on my way for getting these set up (virtually) 

While I understand that my presence is needed for a large majority of the transactions and progress as an investor, I am wondering how I can begin building my portfolio from my current location.  

A couple other folks to vet who have had a strong presence here in BP are @Steven Hamilton II and @Brandon Hall

There may be a community police presence that is targeted for students and also rental registration.  

Different management companies have a stronger presence in different communities.

I am looking at diving into the real estate investing field and heard biggerpockets was a great source to beginning and maintaining a presence in the field.

If you are looking to acquire properties in Florida, I am located in Jacksonville which is a great market, the area is not as expensive as other cities, but we do have a huge military presence so the area may be an ideal place to invest in.

South Dakota brought the case to the court, challenging the existing requirement that only retailers with a physical presence in a state — in the form of stores or warehouses — could be required to pay state sales taxes, as upheld in the previous Supreme Court ruling, Quill Corp. v.