What was the quality like compared to local options?

A local property manager will make this much easier and handle the visits for you.Single-family homes can still do well, even with more apartments popping up, as they cater to tenants who want privacy and space.

Real estate is so localized that most federal based policy changes don't have massive influence.I can see him (semi-)privatizing Freddie/Fannie.

Wrapping 3 properties into one blanket loan shouldn't be a problem, save these are sitting on any sizeable acreage.You might get lucky and find a unicorn local bank or credit union that would consider that kind of leverage, but I would say overall, those terms are very unrealistic.Cheers!

I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

Zero in 2024 in Huntsville - which is precisely why we bought zero LTRs in 2024 locally (bought one out of state, and bought a local flip property and one small local commercial property - slowest year since I started REI in 2017). 

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

I would recommend going to some local real estate networking events and asking around in person who people like to work with for title.

You could get a loan from a local bank or private lender to fund it

@Audrey Sommer I prefer investing in my local market (Snohomish County).