Localized knowledge for an agent or investor is needed to answer most of these questions.

If you’re thinking of branching out, cities like Austin or San Antonio are worth considering, but staying local has its perks too.

Strong local teams can bridge the gap.4.

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

So, let's try some local real estate meetup groups.

We have tried multiple local collection agencies, and we have not received a penny for over a hundred thousand dollars of bad debt submitted to them.We keep hearing, "It takes time" but it's been well over a year with the most recent one.

I found this property through my network of local real estate professionals.

Use crime maps and local insights to guide your search.9.

Hey Stefano Vrolijk,Speak with a local mortgage broker and get pre-approved for a loan. 

I’m also an active member of the local landlord association in Joliet (JRLA), which has been a great resource for networking and education.