Others have given you solid info on FHA, limits, ect and the best bet is to get it from the horses mouth and call a banker Focus on navigating the first deal successfully and build from there.

Word of mouth is another big one.

Then I would also be the one answering the phones, and going to appointments.Now that we're running like a business, we work with @Jerry Puckett and could not be happier with his services (a true veteran of the direct mail biz).  

I have a VA loan myself and couldn't be happier with it, but it isn't for everybody.Your original post did not mention income.

If you're looking at KC, definitely reach out to some investors who own property there and see what their long-term returns are like - the best info always comes from people who already have money where their mouths are ;) I personally own rentals here in Bham, as does our company (a company that doesn't invest in what they sell is a big red flag), so I'm speaking from a position of both investor and provider.Since you're going out of state (which a lot of CA folks do), your team is going to be the single most important aspect of your investment, even more than market.

I’ve seen investors give numbers and graphs, and send me all kinds of info to show me their area’s positives, but yet I am still happier than ever in what some people call the Armpit of America, Northwest Indiana.

Good morning,New home inspector here and I'm looking to grow my home inspection business through marketing, word of mouth, and a positive online presence.

It put a very sour taste in my mouth.

I wouldn't share bupkis with a buyer that's not willing to put their money where their mouth is.

My plan is to talk to the program administrators at the 2 hospitals in town and ask if they can make the ads available to them then via word of mouth they can pass it on from graduating to incoming resident and I never have to advertise or have a vacancy.