@Damein White Positing in the classifieds section of BiggerPockets, looking at the events & meetups page of BiggerPockets, and checking out Meetup.com can be great ways to find and network with local investors

They have landlord-friendly laws, which is always a plus.Jacksonville, FL: Another option in Florida with a strong rental market and potentially better deals.Gainesville, FL: Similar to Tallahassee with a strong student rental market but might offer different opportunities.Connecting with local investors and real estate agents can give you more insight into whether Tallahassee fits your investment goals.

Keep up with news on the local economy and meet other investors to gain more know-how. 

I can't say if they'll beat that rate, but keeping it local has been good for me overall. 

In October and November, the two largest funding rounds went to local tech companies operating in the defense space.

Also it depends on insurance company requirements, even if local code does not require.

If someone cannot meet your criteria, then they are not the renter for you.

Aloha Mary,  if you need local tax assistance, Gorden from Tax Services of Hawaii is a great resource.   

Depending on your state’s laws, emails could constitute legal notice (assuming the contents of the notice meets legal requirements of the particular notice given), as compared to having to hand-deliver, post, or mail notice.8. 

Investors, (two of us) ultimately funded about 32% of the project with cash and additional money was raised from members of the local REIA, simply by word of mouth.