Hi,I am looking to connect with MTR specialists covering the North Texas region ( Frisco, Little Elm, Mckinney) to market my single family homesThanks

I'd network some more and find some other contractors as well...attend some local meetups.

It impacts the outprice and comes down to your market data searching out areas to flip.

The answer in some markets is yes and in other markets no.

Sharpen your skills and you'll earn money in any market/sector.  

Chicago REIA has over 800 member most don't do mailings or active marketing at all. 

Out-of-State Investing:Your friends have a point about starting locally.

@Saijal SindwaniIf you have Section 8 rentals out of state get a property manager who is familiar with Section 8 and that market so when things like this come up they will handle it

If you can show that you're experienced in the market, some traders might trust you to pull off a profitable trade even if you're not putting in as much cash.Regarding skins, being creative with your assets can help you move up the ladder.

Is this common in the Chicago market or markets with high property tax?