If you want to scale your business, learn real estate and grow your investing portfolio faster due to higher buying powers in upcoming markets and you are in an area that doesn't meet your requirements...then out of state is a great option.Whether you invest locally or out of state, unless you are doing the rehab yourself, there is no difference.

We currently focus on out of state multifamily syndication. 

First, rather than posting that you don't know anything, focus on explaining what you do know, what you are good at, and what aspects of your background could help you as an multifamily investor.More specifically, here are a few ways to break into multifamily with no experience:Past business experience: if you have a strong business background (i.e., been promoted, held a high level position at a large company, started your own business), you can leverage your track record and translate your skills into multifamilyThought leadership platform: create an interview-based podcast, blog, YouTube channel, start a meetup group.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Welcome (sort of)  @Trevor Asay I'm also located in the PNW and have recently focused my efforts on out of state markets and working with other investors.

I am currently listing it with the IMLS as well as 6-7 individual websites focused on international/panama real estate.

What areas are you focusing on or looking to get into?

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

You can explain to him that you’re an investor and that you focus on doing rent to own.

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