Serious consequences when dealing with foreclosures, both local and federal. 

I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more. 

I obviously can't comment on yours specifically.Go to the local REIA events, get in specifically with the folks doing the syndication thing.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

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.

However this is something that will for sure affect MF construction this year and sfr is these Tarrifs hold.In the NW I know a lot of lumber comes from CA / BC to be specific but my lumber packages for homes i build in Charleston SC are pine so I know it local wood .. but you know the lumber brokers they will gouge if they get any chance to do so

I purchase the land from a local jeweler who I tracked down at his business and asked he was interested in selling.

If you go into A/B Class the rents are going to be too high to justify doing section 8, meaning market rents are higher than Section 8 is able to pay.If you go down to D Class areas you're going to attract terrible tenants and it will be a nightmare. 

I second what John said, but if you are severely design impaired like myself, maybe ask around some local hosts / host groups. 

You're local to me.There's a couple ways to go at this ;If you're looking to save some money you can have your plumber install sub-meters after the individual meters.