Hi Davis,I live in NC but invest primarily in Greenville SC / upstate with my business partners. 

Sad country we live in at times. 

You won't find a deal where you live for free, but if you can live in a great neighborhood at a reduced cost of living that is a nearly risk free way to get started in real estate. 

A couple of years ago, I worked with an investor who never updated the contact information for the loan and the Bank call the seller (ex-wife), that day she was mad at her ex-husband and told the bank her ex allowed someone to steal their property from them and they got no money, she was kicked out of her house and there were strange people living there.This could all have been avoided if the investor did this process correct.Get educated, also I do not know your attorney but not many attorneys have the knowledge to do this process correctly. 

My sister and I have done all the leg work in finding where the 2 individuals lived at. 

Hello Bigger Pockets, I am a 27 year old Airline Pilot living in Pittsburgh, PA.

I am from Phoenix but lots of family from the Seattle and surrounding areas.My wife and I have been doing live in flips since 2019.

IF you're not on an HOA maybe try co-living. 

I live in a very expensive market (Seattle, WA) and I am looking to invest out of State.

This may be controversial but it seems like you would be saving a lot of money at the moment given your reduced living costs.