You'll need a good local management company.

The BiggerPockets community is great for guidance, but nothing beats local mentorship.

@Kuba Rogut options:1) In-house maintenance team2) Out-sourced local maintenance team3) Outsource to Latchel, Porch, etc., 3rd party companies4) Mix of the above

If so, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts and experiences regarding the local market, investment opportunities, and overall outlook for the area

What I love:  Old Man Dan at a local Umpqua bank. 

I would recommend calling your local codes department or planning board

Are you looking to stick with your local market?

You might have a tenant upstairs and a local business renting the storefront below—a winning combination​.2.

Since you're focusing on affordable markets in the Midwest and South, it’s important to verify rental demand, property taxes, and local landlord laws.

Hi Brian, not sure how close you are to NH but there’s a couple local meetups that happen every month in The NH seacoast area just across the Maine border if that is something that interest you.