They seem to keep going back and forth on this issue.

I’ve worked across various sectors of real estate, from residential to commercial properties, and I’ve built a solid foundation in sourcing, evaluating, and negotiating deals.Currently, I am leading R&H Capital, a division of my LLC, Property Pulse LLC, which focuses on raising capital for real estate acquisitions.

You are probably better off going with one that has a branch you can visit and get to know the management.

I'm particularly interested in what tactics people have implemented for sourcing quality deals (not the I need 100% financing bs)Would you:1.

I'm looking for a new source of investors who are in the business of funding these deals.  

If there is equity can you use that to reinvest and come out better ahead doing something else?

If you have every lived or have family you are visiting anywhere in the Midwest, that's where I would start.  

Looking for in country contacts banks, agents, contractors, recommended areas, etc to prep for a productive visit.  

My vote is invest in other markets where the money makes sense and then take that profit to visit whenever you like. 

@Tobi Isaacs this would be better answered by other investors in your market.