I would love to speak with local investors, agents, and lenders in Sacramento.

I cannot think why I would go with non-local suggestions over the suggestion from the local expert.  

She lives outside of Charleston SC and wants something more local so that is why I started looking there and realized that there are many apartment buildings for sale in those states that look to be decent deals... at least much better deals than in NE. 

Unfortunately this is not a strategy that rallies the base for many politicians running for local office, so getting this impemented widespread is easier said than done. 

Local guy who some other investors use. 8. 

With a strong passion for the industry, I am eager to connect with like-minded individuals who share my enthusiasm for real estate investment opportunities.My brother and I have been actively investing in real estate since 2010.

In fact, you'll probably get better terms on the refinance if you are living there, I know my local bank will let me do 85%LTV loans without mortgage insurance if owner occupied, but I can only get 75% LTV on investment properties and the interest rate is better by about 0.5% on owner occupied.

Renter may break contract early with $5,000 penalty and 30 days noticeAdditional context: Hawaii is a hard market for locals and first time homeowners to enter.

This is generally done through, a quitclaim deed or warranty deed, filed at your local county recorder's office.

Gwyeth Smith - obviously ask your cpa. if your spouse is a real estate professional, you can deduct 100% of your jointly owned investing passive losses as “active”.