.: Wild idea based on a property in my local market.

Your property taxes will also be higher as you can't use the home owner's grant.There might be local RE meet ups in Vancouver area where you can go and listen to what others have to say. 

There's no difference in a local flipping a house than flipping the small mixed-use building that is vacant in town into a couple commercial units and some apartments above. 

If you ever want to connect with others in NWA, we have a local meetup here.

Quote from @Nate Williams: I found the worst house on the best block in a local historic neighborhood.

@Michael VelezThe best thing you can do is join a local real estate investing club.

Check out the Events and Meet Ups section for local events in your area.

It's also helpful to consult a local real estate agent to understand market trends, including demand, vacancy rates, and rental growth patterns.

I did attend a local BP meet up for a while.

For the longest time, I almost always bought locally.