@Brady Herbaugh I am in the Fargo market and invest here locally.

Even small, common mistakes like renting below market, picking the wrong tenants, unwilling/unable to enforce lease terms, slow turnovers, or unscrupulous contractors can cost more than a good PM will charge, and that's before you account for your time and the stress.If you have the personality, I recommend self-management for anyone who lives within 1-2 hours of their investments.

I'm looking at a condo in Mesa and would love to talk to someone who is currently renting in that market.

How is the West Palm Market.

Maybe in a Market where housing is less expensive.

This would mainly depend on the market as you said.

But what really makes Reston Virginia such an interesting investment is the meteoric rise of the Reston Town Center, and its recent office market outperformance.

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

So, tell a story of how you (or a fellow wholesaler) helped a seller out with their challenge(s).