Would love to network, learn, and be a resource for anyone in the area :)Hi @Bridget Huston, welcome to the BP Forum! 

Quote from @Joelle Chilazi: Hi everyone  I'm new and looking forward to networking in this forum. 

I've only scratched the surface of all the great content on the website and I'm looking forward to networking and engaging with the community to learn as much as I can. 

It's possible to do out of state investing in Cleveland or Akron, but you need to build a team and start networking with folks here.

With their established networks and resources, they can resolve issues more efficiently and with less stress for the property owner.However, if you have the time and availability to oversee daily operations full-time or nearly full-time, self-management may be the better choice for starting out.

Which of these ideas would you try first to grow your deal flow or funding network?

maybe you and your husband can trade off making trips there to build a network in person? 

It’s a longer-term game, though, with higher upfront costs.I’d say spend some time researching your target area and connecting with local investors or meetups—they’re goldmines for market insights and networking.

Going to networking events is a great place to meet people.

Our partner Archie Raglin identified this property through a trusted local network.