More relationship underwriting with local banks.7% interest, 25yr am, 20% downEasier to scale, easier to manage.

You can also check out local Facebook pages in the markets you are looking in.

You can get that from your local S8 office.

Start by networking through local meetups, REIA groups, and online communities like BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

If you're located in WI, check out Premier Point Realty and Homestead Realty....both offer the licensing course at a discount and some of the lowest fees/commission splits in our local market.

Hopefully, this is a useful example of what’s achievable with out-of-state investing, even with no local connections. 

They could also call the local board of realtors and talk to the grievance or professional standards dept to file a complaint.

The book is useful for understanding how to structure deals, assess risks, and think like a lender, rather than just an investor.Pair this with engaging in forums like this one and attending local meetups to put what you learn into practice.

Glad you have experience investing locally. 

I’m not local, so I’m trying to get a feel for what it’s actually like making deals in this market right now.