As an out of state investor it can be challenging to compete with the locals, especially in the better or becoming better areas.

Getting financing in this price range is proving to be a greater challenge than I had hoped.

I have an extreme interest in flipping houses, I know that this process is not as lavish or easy as they make it seem on Flip of Flop, but it is a challenge that I feel I'm ready to take on.

That's always one of the biggest challenges of moving into a new market...

If it's your own personal equity it should be the theoretical rate of return you would like but obviously that is less risky.So my challenge to the BP community is, tell me what these numbers are in your latest deal, be it syndication, partnership or something you just bought.

What are you finding to be the most challenging or stopping you from moving forward?

A small apartment building might be more of a challenge financing as I only have about 15k to put down on something.

There are definitely challenges to investing from out of state, but it seems to be working out so far.

Next big challenge- finding local contractors. 

I don't think that it's a challenge any more than having a regular job is a challenge.