Are local credit unions more flexible on these criteria?

Just got a phone call from a local fencing contractor telling me that he just finished installing a fence at one of my rentals. 

I hope to learn from the collective expertise of the members on BP and build a local team in Milwaukee. 

Make sure to connect with local lenders and brokers too.

Michigan might be a bit easier to start with because you may have more knowledge about the local area and market trends, but starting there could potentially slow down your move to Florida.

What if you could discover these stories without digging through old records or talking to past owners or locals in the area?

Nothing beats local knowledge though & speaking with boots on the ground. 

she is beachwoodbuyshouses on ig. i'm in MA and she is my CPA. she specializes in RE and is also a VERY active investor herself. she's based in long island. you don't have to use someone local. 

New Albany is home to several major data centers including ones operated by Amazon, Google and Facebook, whose parent company, Meta, announced plans in the spring to expand its New Albany campus.

Have you found local real estate meetups so you can meet other investors who are on the same trajectory as you?