@Yash Tamta Detroit will be on everyone's radar once the media attends the NFL Draft later this month and we get a lot of positive exposure:)PM us, so we can send you some cool & helpful info (we'll get chastised by BP Moderators if we share here).

I have one lender that is wanting 25% down that is local.

Market Knowledge: These agents typically have in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market, including areas with high investment potential, upcoming developments, or changes in zoning laws that could affect property values.

I plan to start house hacking not too long from now but am currently trying to talk to local investors and talk about there experiences with investing locally.

Goal is to get a couple local rentals and move her into one and rent out others. 

Pricelabs is important, but right now, the most important thing is for you to spend time in Gulf Shores establishing trust and relationships with local vendors.

How the local municipality views multi family might be different.

Attend real estate events or join local real estate groups.

@Ryan PetersonJoin the local Real Estate Association.

(which I like) so I would like someone with local experience rather than be the farthest flung property for a city-focused PM (if they'd even do it) and potentially become neglected or incur higher costs because of distance and/or unfamiliarity.A little help?