@Joshua PowellI totally skipped your last paragraph...I blame the lack of coffee.

Real estate investing has become virtualized, and a property that offers attractive cash flow and value can be offered on by non-local investors who are very eager to jump at an opportunity better than those available nearby.

If there's enough interest maybe we can do a group meet up and all grab a coffee/drink. 

Let’s grab coffee, share with each other our interests, and see if it makes sense to continue the discussion.Please message me if you’d like to meet.

Hello Everyone,I am new to this forum and real estate investment.I am looking for your opinion on Lease to Own option comparative to renting my property.I own a house in Gilbert AZ and now moving another house in the nearby neighborhood.

I would tour a few apartment complexes nearby to get an idea of unit conditions. 

You can ask folks to coffee, and many will accept if you make a good impression and are respectful of their time.Shoot, start your own networking group.

If you want to meet-up, let's do coffee or lunch here in Springfield and let's encourage each other!

.), though I have been in construction and development for over (15) years - would like to grab coffee with you to understand your goals and see if there is anything I can do to help. 

Random people can't go after your property based on a five min coffee chat.