It’s always a good idea to visit the areas, connect with local real estate experts, and really get a feel for the market dynamics.

Most of the local title companies can help you close the deal.

I have always found that using a local credit union or business-friendly bank and putting my properties into commercial loans with those banks has been the easiest and simplest way.

And the cycle continues until you have spent thousands of dollars for information that you could get from the local library or Biggerpockets for free.

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

It will be fun, we'll have drinks and meet at a local vacation rental-this is a great way to learn more if you are interested in this type of investment.  

I would simply get away from any large bank and go to a small local community bank that will cherish your deposit relationship..

can you invest locally instead?  

We teach how to find those so here are some ways:ProbatesTired LandlordsVacation HomesExpired off of the MLSPre-Foreclosuresand so onand they are often located by mailings, cold calls, door knocking, "Bandit" signs, word of mouth, Local REIA meetings

Just a tip: make sure you go into it with an experienced brokerage who really know their way around.I’ve personally been helping international investors get into the Dubai scene and work with experienced local companies that handle everything from start to finish.