I take a slightly different approach and try to partner with local vendors and get commission/kick backs. 

@Ritu MahajanBuild a solid local team, including contractors, property managers, and lenders experienced with BRRRR.

We have been working in the affordable housing space for some time, and this allowed us to partner with the local community and provide a housing solution they need as their city continues to expand with new jobs they are successfully bringing to town.

Its market-ready condition and strong local demand made it ideal for a fast, profitable transaction, aligning perfectly with Partner Driven’s strategy of securing high-yield properties in promising locations.

thank you for this, because locals always have the better pulse for the city than anyone else can or will. 

They could also call the local board of realtors and talk to the grievance or professional standards dept to file a complaint.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Community engagement: Homeowners have a greater financial stake in their neighborhoods and are more likely to invest in their local communities.

They are usually looking at C or D properties that local agents tell them will “cash flow“ They usually don’t cash flow because of high maintenance and vacancy.

Here are additional comments:1) Buying out of state removes any local knowledge you have from assisting in your success, including knowing areas, people and costs. - We always recommend buying your first rental locally if possible and DIY managing to learn as much as possible before investing OOS.2) Lots of crooks and incompetents in the PMC world:( They both cost you money.- As already stated, you'll have a small portfolio.