Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

Local Institutions: We’re curious about schools, community centers, and other amenities that make certain neighborhoods more appealing to tenants.Additionally, we’d love to connect with:Experienced real estate agents who know the market inside and out.We’re eager to learn and truly appreciate any insights, advice, or connections you can share.

I am a local Realtor and I work with an amazing team of lenders, title companies, and contractors.

I am a local Realtor and I work differently with my investors.

This strategy aligns well with the buy-and-hold model.Leverage Local Expertise: Partner with professionals like real estate agents familiar with rental markets and property managers who understand tenant needs.

Using a local real estate lawyer is useful and cheap.

SIH has some marketing gimmick with the Real Estate Guys where they bus unsuspecting retail customers around to the sites to see home being built.

More than 5 days late (or whatever your local laws consider late), give them notice. 

Try and join a few local Facebook pages and connect with locals who are in the house hacking business. 

I'm a lender local here to Cleveland right downtown and know the market very well.