It's because they think there is some "secret formula" to success. 

Hi Ryan,Welcome to the BP community and congratulations on taking the leap into real estate investing.Wishing you much success on your journey.

They only get paid 1% of the credit lines they get for you successfully.

I have known and worked with Matt for years.I have attended his training and hired him as a consultant.He is hands down the best at what he does.I have personally raised over $50 million for my hard money lending company.I am grateful for a lot of people who helping me with this success and Matt is at or near the top of that list.

Successful BRRRRs are challenging enough to do local to you.  

With one successful flip under my belt, I'm eager to connect with fellow investors and expand my knowledge and network in this vibrant real estate market.In addition to my passion for real estate, I’m also a skilled electrician.

With proper tenant screening and systems in place you can absolutely be a successful landlord.

Are you familiar with Lawton or have you seen a lot of successful investments there?

Both cities get so much negativity, you can even see it on here, so I'm happy anytime either city has some success.  

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.